Zhang Yi

　　Department of Social Development, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

　　Abstract：Since the reform and opening up, tremendous changes have taken place in China. The initial objective of building a xiaokang or moderately prosperous society developed into a national development plan, which adopted a phased approach: first, “building a xiaokang society in an all-round way,” followed by “completing the building of a xiaokang society in all respects.” The efforts have paid off: The Chinese nation has stood up, become prosperous and grown in strength, creating two miracles—rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. After achieving the first centennial goal of building a xiaokang society in all respects, China has embarked on a new journey toward the second goal of building a great modern socialist country. A new two-step development strategy has been drawn up, laying a solid theoretical and practical foundation for the realization of the second centennial goal.

　　Keywords: four modernizations, a xiaokang society, development strategy, a modern socialist country