Irish Communist: What China's people‑centered development model can offer Western societies

Gearóid Ó Machail, a member of the National Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Ireland, argues that concentrated economic power in Western societies has allowed a small capitalist class to accumulate wealth and influence, while many working‑class people struggle with the rising cost of living. He also points to growing public dissatisfaction with political institutions and electoral systems. In contrast, he sees China's approach, combining long-term planning, public ownership and state involvement in key economic sectors, as a development model that places greater emphasis on the needs of the wider population. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA