North Korea, a mysterious oriental country. Located in the eastern part of Asia, it is like a pearl in the night sky, radiating a crystal light.
This pearl of the night is adjacent to China and Russia, which are the big countries we are familiar with, in the north, and South Korea in the south.
North Korea is a country full of curiosity and doubt.
Perhaps many people don't know much about it, but they also yearn for it because of its low-key mystery. It was once part of South Korea until the 40s of the 20th century, and soon after the founding of the country, it established a socialist system and had close relations with the Soviet Union and China.
Looking back at that period of history now, one can't help but feel a lot of emotion. Once upon a time, North Korea's economy was among the best in Asia, and its people lived and worked in peace and contentment. However, time has passed, and since the 90s, with the changes in the international pattern and situation, the DPRK's economy has been declining day by day, and it has gradually shown fatigue.
Today's North Korea is no longer as prosperous as it once was. Energy resources are scarce, and food depends on imports for subsistence. Its economic development is facing many difficulties.
Even so, we cannot take this ancient oriental country lightly. Pyongyang, the capital, still has the appearance of a modern metropolis. Education is well developed, and professionals are constantly emerging.
The basic livelihood guarantee covers the whole people, which has become an important reason for the happiness of the North Korean people.
North Korea is a country with relatively closed information. Its unique political system and ideology may have its historical origins, and they are also inseparable from the current international environment.
We don't know the world inside them, but China and North Korea are neighbors after all, and China will continue to provide economic help and support to North Korea within its capacity.
Because the past history has become a cloud, and the future is in sight.
Laos is a country with a long history and culture. It lies quietly in the heart of the Indochina Peninsula, bordering the southern border of China's Yunnan province. It is a multi-ethnic country, inhabited by the simple old people, as well as the agile Yao people, who together make up the warm land of Laos.
Laos is a country full of comfort and comfort. 80% of the country's land is mountainous plateau, with inconvenient transportation and relatively lagging economic development, and it is listed as one of the least developed countries in the world.
However, people living in Laos are satisfied. This is because the simple lifestyle and the serene and peaceful natural environment are enough to make Laotians feel happy and satisfied.
Laotians live a life of self-sufficiency. The leisure time after work is the happiest time for Laotians, they either sit in the bamboo building to enjoy the shade, chat about some household chores, or smoke a pipe and talk about life; When I came to the field, the family sat in the courtyard and ate glutinous rice, enjoying themselves.
During the festival, the fragrance of flowers fills the air. Laotians do not measure happiness by economic wealth, and the satisfaction of the soul makes a simple life comfortable.
Laos is an ancient civilization with a long history. Those ancient temples and stupas bear witness to the long-standing cultural heritage of this nation. The simple houses have a unique flavor.
The simple and warm temperament of the Lao people constitutes the unique charm of this land. Laos deserves a deep understanding and an indulgent visit.
Cuba is a Caribbean island country with infinite charm. Located at the easternmost point of the American continent, it is made up of a string of islands large and small, embraced by a clear blue sea, and has a passionate and unrestrained Latin blood.
Hundreds of years ago, Cuba was a treasure trove of colonizers. Cuba has been under colonial rule since its discovery by Spain in 1511. It was not until 1898 that the Cuban people regained their independence and freedom through fighting.
However, this happiness was short-lived. The subsequent torrent of history has once again swept up the Cuban people in a bloody struggle for true independence.
In the 50s of the 20th century, after the success of the revolution led by Fidel Castro, Cuba became the first socialist country in the Western Hemisphere. Since then, it has remained firm and courageously marched forward under the blockade of capitalism.
The industrious and courageous national spirit of the Cuban people has been vividly embodied in this cliff period.
Cuba is blessed with natural resources, which have become an important weapon for it to resist the wave of embargo. The fertile land rich in natural sugar and the abundant nickel ore resources have made the Cuban economy advantageous.
Although its agricultural productivity is relatively weak, Cuba's economy is among the highest among socialist countries thanks to the export of resources. Its unique geographical location and climatic environment also make it have great potential for tourism.
The Cuban people have endured hardships, which has made them even more valuing the independence of a socialist country. In the face of one severe test after another, the Cuban people have persevered and resolutely walked on the path of choice.
It is the wisdom of this nation to be good at overcoming hardships and hardships. Cuba deserves the respect of the whole world, and it shines with the light of philistine self-disturbance in the glory of socialism.
Vietnam, a Southeast Asian country full of unlimited potential. It is located in the subtropics, close to the South China Sea, and has 3,260 kilometers of undulating coastline. It is the home of the hard-working and warlike Yue people, and it is also a tropical land rich in resources and full of vitality.
For centuries, Vietnam has been plagued by war. It has experienced French colonial rule and then Japanese occupation, and has paid a heavy price. In the War of Resistance against France and Liberation in the middle of the 20th century, the heroic and tenacious national spirit of the Vietnamese people was vividly demonstrated.
The brutal war with the United States that followed was even more costly, but in the end it also demonstrated the indomitable will of this nation.
After a period of hardship, Vietnam chose reform and opening up and was determined to embark on the road of economic take-off. With its long history of civilization and hard-working and courageous people, Vietnam has developed rapidly and has become a world-class labor-intensive industrial base.
It cleverly makes use of the advantages of labor resources and location and transportation to vigorously develop export-oriented industries. The reputation of "the world's factory" no longer belongs only to China, Vietnam is also vying for this glory.
Looking ahead, Vietnam's economy also has a huge growth momentum. It will inevitably face some problems in the process of development, but the wise Vietnamese people will certainly turn the crisis into an opportunity and blaze new trails.
The path of growth of the newly industrialized countries is not smooth, but Vietnam is growing rapidly on this path with an indomitable attitude and vigorous vitality.
Vietnam is a rising star in Asia. It has abundant development potential and also shows the spirit of continuous improvement. We have reason to believe that this nation, which has been baptized by war and chaos, will certainly be able to shine in the new era of peaceful development.
Those beautiful seaside scenery and colorful national culture are waiting for us to explore and discover.
More than 40 years ago, China decided to give it a go, reform and open up, and start anew. At that time, China had just passed a "decade of turmoil", and the people longed for stability and development.
China's leaders have made a strategic choice, gradually opening up to the outside world, introducing market economic factors, and opening the door to the world.
At the beginning of reform and opening up, China did not rush for success, but made steady progress and accumulated small victories into big victories. Implement the household contract system to release the rural labor force; Set up special economic zones in coastal provinces such as Guangdong, and then gradually expand them to the inland and the whole country; The vitality of the market economy should be introduced into the planned economic system, so that the two can promote each other and develop together.
Looking back 40 years later, China's economy has undergone tremendous changes. The average annual GDP growth rate is as high as 9.5%, and the total amount has jumped to the second place in the world, creating a miracle in the history of economic development.
China has achieved a historic transition from a planned economy to a market economy, without social turmoil and maintaining sustained high-speed economic growth. This is the wisdom of combining openness and stability.
Today, China is building a new system of open economy. The Belt and Road Initiative connects Asia, Europe and Africa, emerging industries such as the digital economy are booming, and high-speed rail and e-commerce have become world-renowned "Chinese brands".
China's economy has been deeply integrated into the world economy and has become an important "stabilizer" and "promoter" of global growth.
Looking ahead, China will continue to adhere to reform and opening up and promote high-quality development. In the context of the new era, China has put forward the concept of promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and is committed to mutual benefit and win-win cooperation with other countries around the world.
The Chinese Dream is a dream that connects the whole world, and China will make greater contributions to mankind.
To sum up, among the five existing socialist countries, apart from China, Vietnam has the highest level of economic development.
North Korea, Laos and other countries are relatively backward economically due to geographical environment and resource constraints; Cuba's dependence on the export of raw materials and its development is unbalanced; Through reform and opening up, Vietnam has successfully transformed into an export-oriented economy and become an emerging world factory.
Its economic growth rate, industrial structure upgrading, and dependence on foreign trade are the most prominent among the socialist countries.
Of course, China's economic boom in the past 40 years has been even more astonishing. But as the world's second-largest economy, China is clearly not on par with these small developing countries.
It can be said that Vietnam is striving to catch up with China and become the next Asian economic flying tiger. It provides a model for developing countries to successfully transition and catch up with advanced countries.