In dealing with historical contributions, we should not be vain and vain, nor should we wantonly exaggerate, which is an objective scientific attitude. I am not opposed to praising and defending historical contributions, but I do not subscribe to unfounded faith

In dealing with historical contributions, we should not be vain and vain, nor should we wantonly exaggerate, which is an objective scientific attitude.

I am not opposed to the praise and defense of historical contributions, but I do not agree with unfounded lip service; I only accept objective evaluations that are justified and truth-seeking.

In fact, the story told by the TV series "The World of Man" only truly reflects the level of development in China at that time, and has caused some discomfort.

If we compare this development achievement with the international community with the neighboring countries in the same period, we may feel even more unbearable. However, despite the cruelty of truth, we still need the truth to ensure that the future is smoother.

The following set of data may help us to correctly understand that period of history;

As of 1978, in the world's PER CAPITA GDP rankings:

Mainland China ranks 134th in gdp per capita;

Japan ranks 22nd in GDP per capita;

Hong Kong, China ranked 37th in GDP per capita;

Singapore ranks 41st in GDP per capita;

The average gdp per capita in the world is $50 in 2016;

South Korea ranks 64th in GDP per capita;

Malaysia ranks 68th in GDP per capita;

The Philippines ranks 96th in GDP per capita;

Thailand ranks 99th in GDP per capita,

Indonesia ranks 109th in GDP per capita

Afghanistan ranks 121st in GDP per capita,

India ranks 129th in GDP per capita;

There are several neighboring countries that do not have 78 years of data, so they dare not list them;

From the above rankings, it is not difficult to see that the gap between us and neighboring countries in that year was obvious, and japan, which ranked highest among neighboring countries, was 56 times ours that year; the world average was 13 times that of us; India, which has a population similar to ours, is 1.3 times that of us; not as good as our four countries, two are neighboring countries, namely Myanmar and Nepal.

However, since the reform and opening up, our per capita level ranking has jumped to 67, and all neighboring countries except Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Hong Kong have been surpassed; it is worth mentioning that the difference between 56 times and Japan has now been shortened to less than 4 times; what is more gratifying is that in 2021, it has surpassed the per capita level of the world today; India is still ranked at a low level of 147.

Judging from the above data, since the reform and opening up, our development speed and great achievements have been miraculous and precious!