QUALITY OF LIFE IN CHINA: FROM RAPID GROWTH TO SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY

The article focuses on the features of China’s strategic planning and management system in achieving sustainable development. The study was based on data from the State Statistical Office of the China, Rosstat, and international analytical agencies, as well as research by Russian and Chinese scholars. The main topics addressed in the paper are economic growth, its impact on quality of life improvements, investments in education, health care, and environmental protection. The achievements of the state planning and management system, as well as challenges faced by the country in achieving sustainable prosperity, are also discussed. Over the past few decades, China has made significant progress in moving from a developing economy to a leading global power, highlighting the importance of studying its experience. However, a study of certain aspects that influence the quality of life in China at a state level has revealed that the country is undergoing a transitional phase. Along with economic development, the authors have focused on the factors that contribute to the quality of life for the population. It has been shown that China’s economic growth alone is not sufficient to improve the overall quality of life. However, it does provide valuable insights into the steps and errors that can be learned from China’s journey towards sustainable societal prosperity in order to achieve a similar level of quality of life across regions in Russia.