Xi Jinping: The Governance of China

Xi Jinping: The Governance of China – Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping became General Secretary of the Communist Party of China in 2012 and President of the People’s Republic of China in 2013, leading the world’s most populous country and second-largest economy. Xi Jinping: The Governance of China is an official collection of his speeches, talks, interviews, instructions and correspondence, compiled and published by Chinese government and party bodies and translated into many languages.

The collection is organized by theme and presents Xi’s views on a wide range of subjects. These include the idea of the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, socialism with Chinese characteristics, deepening economic reform, the rule of law as understood by the Party, the campaign against corruption, ecological protection, cultural development, national defense, relations with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and the role and discipline of the Communist Party. Other sections cover China’s foreign policy, including relations with major powers and neighboring countries, and initiatives such as the Belt and Road. The book also includes photographs and brief biographical information.

The collection has been translated into many languages and is widely read by those who want to understand the official thinking and priorities of China’s leadership in Xi’s own words. Several volumes have been published, each covering a different period of his leadership.

Xi Jinping: The Governance of China is a primary source for students, researchers, diplomats, journalists and business people interested in contemporary China. Readers should note that it is an official publication presenting the perspective of the Chinese government and Communist Party, and that many of its positions are contested; it is best read alongside independent analysis.