Editor’s note: On Oct 1, 1949, the People’s Republic of China was founded (成立). Now, after 75 years, the country has experienced huge development. From the post-1950s to the post- 2010s, every generation (世代) has worked hard to help the country become better. On the following pages, seven people from different generations share their stories of when they were young. Through their words, we’ll take a journey to see how China has changed over time.