Grzegorz W. Kołodko, former deputy prime minister and minister of finance of Poland, emphasizes China's strategic path to modernization by highlighting the country's efforts to integrate into the global economy while prioritizing domestic development. Kołodko praises China's ability to adapt to grassroots initiatives, technological changes, and new socio-political environments. He believes China's development benefits both China and the international community, without compromising the economies of other nations, fostering cooperation rather than competition.