Exclusive: Peking University professor on China's reform

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By CGTN’s Tian Wei, Li Chaoran

The 19th CPC National Congress will begin later this year. In the special interview series, In My Opinion, senior reporter Tian Wei spoke to Professor Lin Yifu, the founder of the National School of Development at Peking University on the sidelines of the Two Sessions. He shared his insights on China's political and economic achievements and challenges.

Tian Wei and Professor Lin Yifu. /CGTN Photo‍

According to Professor Lin, political leadership, social stability and reform agenda are integrated. He said certain polices were essential to boost the economy, provide jobs and improve income distribution.

At the beginning of the reform and opening-up period, China adopted a grassroots-up approach. Spontaneous efforts by farmers, entrepreneurs and local administrative officials unleashed the people's creativity.

But in recent years a top-down approach has grown in popularity. With the deepening of the reform, local initiatives moved in different directions. At the same time, central coordination was more important, especially in sectors which required people to give up their privileges.

Prof. Lin said the combination of these two approaches gave China stability and dynamic economic growth.

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