In today's highly globalized world, every country's decisions have a profound impact on its future. For Outer Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan, which were once part of our country, the post-independence roads were not as paved with flowers as they expected. The current situation of these two countries seems to prove the point that independence is not *** and does not guarantee that a country will automatically move towards prosperity and development. 
First, let's take a look at Outer Mongolia, which is now Mongolia. The country has a huge land area, but it is difficult to fully exploit these land resources due to its sparse population. During the Qing Dynasty, China covered an area of more than 13 million square kilometers, while Mongolia was vast but very small in terms of population. This has resulted in an extreme shortage of human resources, which has affected the overall development of the country. Although Mongolia has abundant mineral resources, these resources have not been effectively exploited due to the limitations of technology and management level. As a result, Mongolia's economic development lags behind and its infrastructure is poor, and the gap is significant compared to its neighboring Chinese province of Inner Mongolia. The situation is similar in Kyrgyzstan, which despite its relatively small size, continues to face slow economic development and a high poverty rate. Kyrgyzstan's economy is dependent on external debt, which not only undermines its economic autonomy, but also increases the financial burden on the country.
In addition, Kyrgyzstan is trying to find a balance between Russia and the West, but this balance is not easy to achieve. Geographical and strategic constraints make it difficult for Kyrgyzstan to make a breakthrough in its diplomatic strategy.
The independence of these two countries also makes us reflect on a more profound issue: The prosperity and development of a country depends not only on the size of its land area and the richness of its resources, but also on its comprehensive strength in political, economic, cultural and other aspects. In a sense, independence has brought unprecedented challenges and difficulties to Outer Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan, so much so that some may ask whether they regret their choice of independence. Of course, there is no simple answer to this question, because the historical path of the country and the choices of the people are pluralistic and complex. Undoubtedly, the current situation in Outer Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan provides a perspective worth pondering. It teaches us that independence is not a panacea for all problems. A country's true strength comes from its internal structural reforms, investment in education, scientific and technological innovation, and good governance. Relying solely on an independent political identity does not automatically translate into economic growth and social development. These lessons are especially important to us. In the current international environment, we must cherish the current development opportunities and strive to promote the country's all-round development and progress. We need to increase investment in scientific and technological innovation, optimize the industrial structure, improve the quality of life of the people, and play a more active and constructive role in the international community. Only in this way can we ensure that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past and that the advantages of independence and self-determination are transformed into real national prosperity.
In conclusion, the experience of Outer Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan is a cautionary tale for the development of our country. Independence is an important moment in the history of a country's development, but it is only a starting point. Ultimately, whether a country can prosper and become strong depends on how it responds to the challenges posed by independence, how it adjusts its development strategy, and how it positions itself wisely in the international arena.
For Outer Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan, the future is still full of possibilities, but the road is still long and challenging. For ourselves, this is a lesson that should never be forgotten.