Top: File photo taken in 1989 and provided by Zhong Xiaoxia shows TV hostess Zhong broadcasting news at a studio of Sichuan Television in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Bottom: Photo taken on July 16, 2019 by Jiang Hongjing shows Zhong Xiaoxia broadcasting news at a studio of Sichuan Radio and Television in Chengdu. In 1949 when the People's Republic of China was founded, the Chinese people faced a devastated country that needed to be rebuilt from scratch after decades of warfare and chaos. After decades of unremitting endeavors and dedication by the Chinese people, China has grown to be the world's second largest economy. In 1952, China's GDP was 30 billion U.S. dollars, while in 2018, its GDP reached 13.61 trillion U.S. dollars, an increase of 452.6 times. A group of combo photos give you a glimpse of what Chinese people did decades ago and what they do right now. Undoubtedly, people from all walks of life in China with hard work and wisdom have made contributions to the country's development. (Xinhua)
