(1) China 100 year ago (war-torn - the masses suffered)

vs

China nowadays (peace has finally been achieved, prosperity - social stability ensued)
(2) China 100 year ago (country was weak & destitute - hard to keep up with the pace of the rest of the world)

vs

China nowadays (country & the people have become prosperous & strong - country is in the forefront of global development)
(3) China 100 year ago (you studied for the rise of the Chinese people)

vs

China nowadays (we will take over the baton & work extremely hard for the future)
(4) China 100 year ago (for the very survival of the Chinese nation, you came forward)

vs

China nowadays (they also would not hesitate to safeguard the people's well-being)
(5) China 100 year ago (you raised this flag in a chaotic era)

vs

China nowadays (this flag is still flying, and we remain true to our original aspiration)

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