Core Perspective - The article discusses how Chinese-style modernization breaks the myth that modernization equates to Westernization, highlighting China's unique path to modernization through its soft power, institutional advantages, and cultural roots [3][10]. Group 1: Soft Power as the Core - Chinese-style modernization is rooted in a deep cultural soft power that redefines the value basis of modernization, contrasting with the Western focus on capital expansion and entertainment [3][4]. - Elements such as traditional virtues, the Silk Road's peace-oriented exchanges, and the pursuit of common prosperity during poverty alleviation form the spiritual core of Chinese soft power [4]. - China's soft power is integrated with social governance and livelihood practices, demonstrating that modernization can coexist with local culture rather than necessitating its abandonment [4][6]. Group 2: Institutional and Technological Synergy - The synergy between institutional advantages and technological innovation serves as a practical engine for Chinese-style modernization, characterized by three core elements: unique characteristics (including soft power), socialist institutional advantages, and technological innovation capabilities [6][7]. - Unlike Western modernization, which often leads to social division, China's socialist system allows for coordinated development, exemplified by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that addresses both economic and social needs [6][7]. - China's approach to technological innovation emphasizes "independent innovation and open cooperation," aligning technological development with public welfare and national strategy, contrasting with Western practices that may prioritize competitive dominance [7][9]. Group 3: A New Reference for Developing Countries - The significance of breaking the "Westernization" myth lies in providing a reference for other developing countries, particularly those with rich cultural heritages like Pakistan, to see the possibility of maintaining cultural identity while modernizing [9][10]. - Cultural commonalities between China and Pakistan, such as shared values of family and hard work, enhance the understanding of Chinese-style modernization in the context of local cultural identity [9][10]. - The article emphasizes that modernization is not a one-size-fits-all process; each country can explore its own development path based on its historical and cultural context, as demonstrated by China's experience [10].