special needs and difficulties of the developing countries should be given full consideration. Seventh, providing special assistance to the least developed countries, low income countries and other developing countries which suffer from geographical disadvantages or serious natural disasters, including the formulation of a programme of action for the least developed countries for the 1990s. Strengthening international economic co-operation for development has become a matter of universal concern on the international agenda for the 1990s. It is the hope of the Chinese delegation that this special session will demonstrate a spirit of co-operation by adopting a forward-looking and action-oriented final document which will provide clear guidelines for the above-meDtioned activities and a good basis for enhanced international economic co-operation in the 1990s. R-1/11 A/S -18/PV. 3 46 (Mr. Zheng Tuobin, China) I would like to take this opportunity to give a brief account of development in China. China is a developing socialist country. The Chinese people have been engaged in a long and active quest for a development course that conforms to the realities of the country. History has taught us that focusing on economic construction, implementing policies of reform and opening to the outside world and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics are the only ways to lift the Chinese nation out of poverty and to make China strong and prosperous. Four decades of hard work, especially during the past 10 years, have brought about tremendous changes in the Chinese economy and society. The Chinese Government is now devoted to the objective of building a modernized economy 'that 'is, to increase the country's per capita gross national product to that of a medium-income developed country by the middle of the twenty-first century. The reform in China is aimed at establishing a system adapted to the realities 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic development of developing countries, with a specific emphasis on China's development path and the Chinese government's objectives. It also touches on international cooperation and assistance for developing countries, which is a key aspect of economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade, Humanitarian aid and relief