East Asian countries have built up significant economic strength. The people in this region are wise and hardworking, and this piece of land is endowed with rich human and natural resources.

All the countries in this region have formulated their development strategies in the light of their actual conditions, constantly readjusted their industrial structure and promoted scientific and technological progress.

Of course, while fully recognizing / acknowledging the economic achievements in East Asia, we must also look squarely into the difficulties and obstacles on the road ahead.

East Asian countries suffer, to varying degrees, from untenable economic structures, backward infrastructures and enormous pressures from over population.