Left: File photo taken in 1980 shows medical workers adjusting equipment specialized for psoriasis treatment at a hospital in southwest China's Chongqing. Right: Photo taken on July, 3, 2019 by Wang Quanchao shows medical workers debugging an advanced device specialized for psoriasis treatment at Xinqiao Hospital in Chongqing. The upgrade of medical equipment benefits patients' treatment and recovery. 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)
