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BEIJING, July 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, CGTN has published an article examining why the CPC continues to attract growing international attention. The article explores how China’s development path, governance model and global vision are reshaping global perceptions of the CPC and offering fresh perspectives on modernization and global governance.

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When the international community looks at the Communist Party of China (CPC), what do they see? The latest CGTN global polls on evaluations of the CPC’s role offer a compelling answer. Respondents ranked “strong leadership” as their strongest impression of the Party, followed by “a positive force for maintaining global stability” and “a representative of developing countries’ interests.”

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The findings suggest that global attention to the CPC has extended far beyond China’s economic miracles to its governance model and its philosophy in addressing shared global challenges. These themes also took center stage during a speech by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, marking the Party’s 105th anniversary on July 1. The speech by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, resonated deeply with international observers.

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“Chinese modernization has shattered the myth that modernization equals Westernization.” That is how Geeganage Weerasinghe, general secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka, interpreted Xi’s latest speech.

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His observation echoes a central message delivered by Xi: that the CPC has led the Chinese people in creating “a new form of human civilization” and expanding the path to modernization for developing countries. For decades, modernization was widely viewed through a Western lens. China’s experience, however, offers a different perspective.

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Zheng Changzhong, a professor at Fudan University, noted that China’s development demonstrates that modernization is not a one-size-fits-all process. Guided by people-centered governance, long-term planning and policy continuity, the CPC has steered the world’s second-largest economy while maintaining long-term social stability.

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The CPC’s governance philosophy has drawn attention from overseas observers. Following a recent visit to China, Massimiliano Ay, general secretary of the Communist Party of Switzerland, was most impressed by a Party “deeply rooted among the people.” Richard Abitbol, a French administrative expert, highlighted that China’s predictable policy continuity gives businesses the confidence to make long-term investments in innovation.

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The growing recognition is also reflected in survey data. According to a CGTN poll, 63.9 percent of respondents attributed China’s modernization achievements to the CPC’s scientific decision-making, while 63.7 percent of respondents from the Global South believed the Party provides a viable alternative to the Western development path.

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A global vision beyond zero-sum mindsets

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Following Xi’s speech, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, said his two keywords from the address were “stability” and “confidence.” At a time when the world is fraught with volatility and shocks, he noted that China’s external policy direction has remained notably consistent.