【答案解析】It is an inevitable choice based on its national conditions that China unswervingly takes the road of peaceful development During the 100 add years following the Opium War in 1840. China suffered untold/utter/deep humiliation from the big powers. Ever since the advent of modern times, it has become the assiduously sought goal of the Chinese people to eliminate war, safeguard/maintain peace, and build a country of independence and prosperity in which the people can lead a happy life. Although it has made enormous achievements in development, China, with a large population, a weak economic foundation and unbalanced development, is still the largest developing country in the world. It is the central task of China to promote economic and social development and improve its people"s life. What the Chinese people need and cherish most is a peaceful international environment. We are willing to do our best to make energetic contributions for the common development of all countries.