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'''''The governance of China''''' is a three-volume collection of speeches and writings by [[Xi Jinping]], the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and current paramount leader of [[China]]. Presenting the official party line for China's development in the 21st century, the collection is an authoritative source on [[Xi Jinping Thought]] and a literary successor to Chairman [[Mao Zedong]]'s  ''[[Little Red Book|Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung]]''.
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== Publisher’s Note ==
'''''The governance of China''''' is a four-volume collection of speeches and writings by [[Xi Jinping]], the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and current paramount leader of [[People's Republic of China|China]]. Presenting the official party line for China's development in the 21st century, the collection is an authoritative source on [[Xi Jinping Thought]] and a literary successor to Chairman [[Mao Zedong]]'s''[[Quotations from chairman Mao Zedong|Quotations from Chairman Mao Zedong]]''.
 
''The content of each chapter can be viewed by clicking on the chapter titles.''
 
== Publisher's Note ==
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in November 2012, the new central leadership with Xi Jinping as general secretary has led the whole Party and the people of China in confronting the problems and challenges they face: to drive reform and opening up to a deeper level, to modernize the national governance system, and to marshal their enormous strength behind the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Under the leadership of the CPC, the country is striving to build a bright future for socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in November 2012, the new central leadership with Xi Jinping as general secretary has led the whole Party and the people of China in confronting the problems and challenges they face: to drive reform and opening up to a deeper level, to modernize the national governance system, and to marshal their enormous strength behind the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Under the leadership of the CPC, the country is striving to build a bright future for socialism with Chinese characteristics.


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As general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and president of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping has delivered many speeches on a broad range of issues. He has offered his thoughts, views and judgments, and answered a series of important theoretical and practical questions about the Party and the country in these changing times. His speeches embody the philosophy of the new central leadership.
As general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and president of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping has delivered many speeches on a broad range of issues. He has offered his thoughts, views and judgments, and answered a series of important theoretical and practical questions about the Party and the country in these changing times. His speeches embody the philosophy of the new central leadership.


To respond to rising international interest and to enhance the rest of the world’s understanding of the Chinese government’s philosophy and its domestic and foreign policies, the State Council Information Office, the Party Literature Research Office of the CPC Central Committee and the China International Publishing Group have worked together to produce this book – The Governance of China.
To respond to rising international interest and to enhance the rest of the world’s understanding of the Chinese government’s philosophy and its domestic and foreign policies, the State Council Information Office, the Party Literature Research Office of the CPC Central Committee and the China International Publishing Group have worked together to produce this book—The Governance of China.


The book is a compilation of Xi Jinping’s major works from November 15, 2012 to June 13, 2014. It includes speeches, talks, interviews, instructions, and correspondence. The 79 pieces are arranged in 18 chapters, and notes are added to help readers understand China’s social system, history and culture.
The book is a compilation of Xi Jinping’s major works from November 15, 2012 to June 13, 2014. It includes speeches, talks, interviews, instructions, and correspondence. The 79 pieces are arranged in 18 chapters, and notes are added to help readers understand China’s social system, history and culture.
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with focus on the period since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012.
with focus on the period since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012.


== Socialism with Chinese Characteristics ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 1: Socialism with Chinese Characteristics|Chapter 1: Socialism with Chinese Characteristics]] ==
 
=== The People's Wish for a Good Life Is Our Goal ===
=== The People’s Wish for a Good Life Is Our Goal ===
''November 15, 2012''
<blockquote>November 15, 2012  
=== Study, Disseminate and Implement the Guiding Principles of the 18th CPC National Congress ===
 
''November 17, 2012''
Part of the speech at the press conference by members of the Standing Committee of the Political
 
Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee.</blockquote>Friends from the news media have extensively covered the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), conveying to the world many voices from China. On behalf of the Secretariat of the Congress, 1 wish to express our sincere thanks to you.
 
We have just held the First Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, and elected a new central leadership. I was elected general secretary of the Central Committee. On behalf of the members of the newly-elected leadership, 1 wish to express our thanks to all other members of the Party for their trust in us. We will do our utmost to be trustworthy and fulfill our mission.
 
We are deeply encouraged by both the trust from the Party members and the great expectations from the people of all ethnic groups in China, and we are keenly aware that this is also our important responsibility.
 
We are taking on this important responsibility for the nation. Ours is a great nation. Throughout 5,000 years of development, the Chinese nation has made significant contributions to the progress of human civilization. Since the advent of modern times, our nation has gone through untold tribulations and faced its greatest perils. Countless people with lofty ideals rose up for the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, but each time they failed. After it was founded in 1921 the CPC rallied and led the Chinese people in making great sacrifices, forging ahead against all odds, and transforming poor and backward China into an increasingly prosperous and strong nation, thus opening completely new horizons for national rejuvenation.
 
Our responsibility is to rally and lead the entire Party and the people of all China’s ethnic groups in taking on this task and continuing to pursue the goal of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, so that China can stand firmer and stronger among the world’s nations, and make new and greater contributions to mankind.
 
We are taking on this important responsibility for the people. Our people are a great people. During the long history the Chinese people have worked with diligence, bravery and wisdom, creating a beautiful homeland where all ethnic groups live in harmony and developing a great and dynamic culture. Our people have an ardent love for life. They want to have better education, more stable jobs, more income, reliable social security, better medical and health care, improved housing conditions and a beautiful environment. They hope that their children will have sound growth, good jobs and more enjoyable lives. The people’s wish for a happy life is our mission. A happy life comes from hard work. Our responsibility is to bring together and lead the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups to free their minds, carry out reform and opening up, further unfetter and develop the productive forces, solve the people’s problems in work and life, and resolutely pursue common prosperity.
 
We are taking on this important responsibility for the Party. Dedicated to serving the people, our Party has led them in making remarkable achievements, which we have every reason to be proud of. Nevertheless, we should never be complacent and rest on our laurels. In the new circumstances our Party faces many severe challenges as well as many pressing issues within the Party that need to be addressed, particularly corruption, being divorced from the people, and being satisfied merely with going through formalities and bureaucracy on the part of some Party officials. We must make every effort to solve such problems. The whole Party must stay on full alert. “It takes good iron to make good products.” Our responsibility is to work with all Party members to uphold the principle that the Party should supervise its own conduct and run itself with strict discipline, effectively solve major problems within the Party, improve its work style, and maintain close ties with the people. By so doing, our Party will surely remain at the core of the leadership in advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics.
 
The people are the creators of history. They are the real heroes and the source of our strength. We are fully aware that the capability of any individual is limited, but as long as we unite as one like a fortress, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome. One can only work for a limited period of time, but there is no limit to serving the people with dedication. Our responsibility is weightier than mountains, our task arduous, and the road ahead long. We must always bear in mind what the people think and share weal and woe with them, and we must work together with them diligently for the public good and for the expectations of history and of the people.
 
China needs to learn more about the rest of the world, and the outside world needs to learn more about China. I hope our friends from the press will continue your efforts for mutual understanding between China and the rest of the world.
 
=== Study. Disseminate and Implement the Guiding Principles of the 18th ===
 
== CPC National Congress ==
 
=== Uphold and Develop Socialism with Chinese Characteristics ===
=== Uphold and Develop Socialism with Chinese Characteristics ===
 
''January 5, 2013''
=== Carry on the Enduring Spirit of Mao Zedong Thought ===
=== Carry on the Enduring Spirit of Mao Zedong Thought ===
''December 26, 2013''


== The Chinese Dream ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 2: The Chinese Dream|Chapter 2: The Chinese Dream]] ==
 
=== Achieving Rejuvenation Is the Dream of the Chinese People ===
=== Achieving Rejuvenation Is the Dream of the Chinese People ===
 
''November 29, 2012''
=== Address to the First Session of the 12th National People’s Congress ===
=== Address to the First Session of the 12th National People's Congress ===
 
''March 17, 2013''
=== Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True ===
=== Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True ===
 
''April 28, 2013''
=== Realize Youthful Dreams ===
=== Realize Youthful Dreams ===
 
''May 4, 2013''
=== The Chinese Dream Will Benefit Not Only the People of China, But Also of Other Countries ===
=== The Chinese Dream Will Benefit Not Only the People of China, But Also of Other Countries ===
 
''May 2013''
=== Right Time to Innovate and Make Dreams Come True ===
=== Right Time to Innovate and Make Dreams Come True ===
 
''October 21, 2013''
=== The Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation Is a Dream Shared by All Chinese ===
=== The Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation Is a Dream Shared by All Chinese ===
''June 6, 2014''


== All-round and Deeper-level Reform ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 3: All-round and Deeper-level Reform|Chapter 3: All-round and Deeper-level Reform]] ==
 
=== Reform and Opening up Is Always Ongoing and Will Never End ===
=== Reform and Opening up Is Always Ongoing and Will Never End Explanatory Notes to the “Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Some Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Continuing the Reform” ===
''December 31, 2012''
 
=== Explanatory Notes to the "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Some Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Continuing the Reform" ===
''November 9, 2013''
=== Align Our Thinking with the Guidelines of the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee ===
=== Align Our Thinking with the Guidelines of the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee ===
 
''November 12, 2013''
=== Push Ahead with Reform Despite More Difficulties ===
=== Push Ahead with Reform Despite More Difficulties ===
''February 7, 2014''
=== Improve Governance Capability Through the Socialist System with Chinese Characteristics ===
''February 17, 2014''


=== Improve Governance Capacity Through the Socialist System with Chinese Characteristics ===
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 4: Economic Development|Chapter 4: Economic Development]] ==
 
=== Economic Growth Must Be Genuine and Not Inflated ===
== Economic Development ==
''November 30, 2012''
 
=== Open Wider to the Outside World ===
=== Economic Growth Must Be Genuine and Not Inflated Open Wider to the Outside World ===
''April 8, 2013''
 
=== The "Invisible Hand" and the "Visible Hand" ===
=== The “Invisible Hand” and the “Visible Hand” Transition to Innovation-driven Growth Revolutionize Energy Production and Consumption ===
''May 26, 2014''
 
=== Transition to Innovation-driven Growth ===
== Rule of Law ==
''June 9, 2014''
=== Revolutionize Energy Production and Consumption ===
''June 13, 2014''


== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 5: Rule of Law|Chapter 5: Rule of Law]] ==
=== Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Promulgation and Implementation of the Current Constitution ===
=== Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Promulgation and Implementation of the Current Constitution ===
 
''December 4, 2012''
=== Develop a Law-based Country, Government and Society ===
=== Develop a Law-based Country, Government and Society ===
 
''February 23, 2013''
=== Promote Social Fairness and Justice, Ensure a Happy Life for the People ===
=== Promote Social Fairness and Justice, Ensure a Happy Life for the People ===
''January 7, 2014''


== Culturally Advanced China ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 6: Culturally Advanced China|Chapter 6: Culturally Advanced China]] ==
 
=== Enhance Publicity and Theoretical Work ===
=== Enhance Publicity and Theoretical Work ===
 
''August 19, 2013''
=== Strong Ethical Support for the Realization of the Chinese Dream Enhance China’s Cultural Soft Power ===
=== Strong Ethical Support for the Realization of the Chinese Dream ===
 
''September 26, 2013''
=== Enhance China's Cultural Soft Power ===
''December 30, 2013''
=== Cultivate and Disseminate the Core Socialist Values ===
=== Cultivate and Disseminate the Core Socialist Values ===
 
''February 24, 2014''
=== Young People Should Practice the Core Socialist Values ===
=== Young People Should Practice the Core Socialist Values ===
 
''May 4, 2014''
=== Foster and Practice Core Socialist Values from Childhood ===
=== Foster and Practice Core Socialist Values from Childhood ===
''May 30, 2014''


== Social Undertakings ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 7: Social Undertakings|Chapter 7: Social Undertakings]] ==
 
=== Eliminate Poverty and Accelerate Development in Impoverished Areas ===
=== Eliminate Poverty and Accelerate Development in Impoverished Areas Better and Fairer Education for the 1.3 Billion Chinese People Accelerate the Development of Housing Security and Supply ===
''December 29 and 30, 2012''
 
=== Better and Fairer Education for the 1.3 Billion Chinese People ===
=== Always Put People’s Lives First ===
''September 25, 2013''
 
=== Accelerate the Development of Housing Security and Supply ===
''October 29, 2013''
=== Always Put People's Lives First ===
''November 24, 2013''
=== Build China into a Cyberpower ===
=== Build China into a Cyberpower ===
 
''February 27, 2014''
=== A Holistic View of National Security ===
=== A Holistic View of National Security ===
 
''April 15, 2014''
=== Safeguard National Security and Social Stability ===
=== Safeguard National Security and Social Stability ===
''April 25, 2014''


== Ecological Progress ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 8: Ecological Progress|Chapter 8: Ecological Progress]] ==
 
=== A Better Environment for a Beautiful China ===
=== A Better Environment for a Beautiful China ===
 
''April 2, 2013''
=== Usher in a New Era of Ecological Progress ===
=== Usher in a New Era of Ecological Progress ===
 
''May 24, 2013''
=== Leave to Our Future Generations Blue Skies, Green Fields and Clean Water ===
=== Leave to Our Future Generations Blue Skies, Green Fields and Clean Water ===
''July 18, 2013''


== National Defense ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 9: National Defense|Chapter 9: National Defense]] ==
 
=== Build up Our National Defense and Armed Forces ===
=== Build up Our National Defense and Armed Forces ===
 
''November 16, 2012''
=== Build Strong National Defense and Powerful Military Forces ===
=== Build Strong National Defense and Powerful Military Forces ===
''December 8 and 10, 2012''
=== Build People's Armed Forces That Follow the Party's Commands, Are Able to Win and Exemplary in Conduct ===
''March 11, 2013''


=== Build People’s Armed Forces That Follow the Party’s Commands, Are Able to Win Battles and Have Fine Conduct ===
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 10: "One Country, Two Systems"|Chapter 10: "One Country, Two Systems"]] ==
 
== “One Country, Two Systems” ==
 
=== Hong Kong, Macao and the Chinese Mainland Are Closely Linked by Destiny ===
=== Hong Kong, Macao and the Chinese Mainland Are Closely Linked by Destiny ===
 
''December 20, 2012, March 18, 2013 and December 18, 2013''
=== Create a Better Future for the Chinese Nation Hand in Hand ===
=== Create a Better Future for the Chinese Nation Hand in Hand ===
 
''April 8 and October 6, 2013''
=== Handle Cross-Straits Relations in the Overall Interests of the Chinese Nation ===
=== Handle Cross-Straits Relations in the Overall Interests of the Chinese Nation ===
 
''June 13, 2013''
=== Together Fulfill the Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation ===
=== Together Fulfill the Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation ===
 
''February 18, 2014''
=== Take on the Task of Expanding Cross-Straits Relations and Achieving National Rejuvenation ===
=== Take on the Task of Expanding Cross-Straits Relations and Achieving National Rejuvenation ===
''May 7, 2014''


== Peaceful Development ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 11: Peaceful Development|Chapter 11: Peaceful Development]] ==
 
=== Strengthen the Foundation for Pursuing Peaceful Development ===
=== Strengthen the Foundation for Pursuing Peaceful Development ===
 
''January 28, 2013''
=== Work Together for Mutually Beneficial Cooperation ===
=== Work Together for Mutually Beneficial Cooperation ===
 
''June 19, 2013 and May 19, 2014''
=== Follow a Sensible, Coordinated and Balanced Approach to Nuclear Security ===
=== Follow a Sensible, Coordinated and Balanced Approach to Nuclear Security ===
 
''March 24, 2014''
=== Exchanges and Mutual Learning Make Civilizations Richer and More Colorful ===
=== Exchanges and Mutual Learning Make Civilizations Richer and More Colorful ===
''March 27, 2014''
=== China's Commitment to Peaceful Development ===
''March 28, 2014''


=== China’s Commitment to Peaceful Development ===
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 12: New Model of Major-country Relations|Chapter 12: New Model of Major-country Relations]] ==
 
== New Model of Major-country Relations ==
 
=== Follow the Trend of the Times and Promote Global Peace and Development ===
=== Follow the Trend of the Times and Promote Global Peace and Development ===
 
''March 23, 2013''
=== Build a New Model of Major-country Relationship Between China and the United States ===
=== Build a New Model of Major-country Relationship Between China and the United States ===
 
''June 7, 2013''
=== Build a Bridge of Friendship and Cooperation Across the Eurasian Continent ===
=== Build a Bridge of Friendship and Cooperation Across the Eurasian Continent ===
''April 1, 2014''


== Neighborhood Diplomacy ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 13: Neighborhood Diplomacy|Chapter 13: Neighborhood Diplomacy]] ==
 
=== Work Together to Build the Silk Road Economic Belt ===
=== Work Together to Build the Silk Road Economic Belt ===
 
''September 7, 2013''
=== Work Together to Build a 21st-century Maritime Silk Road ===
=== Work Together to Build a 21st-century Maritime Silk Road ===
 
''October 3, 2013''
=== Diplomacy with Neighboring Countries Characterized by Friendship, Sincerity, Reciprocity and Inclusiveness ===
=== Diplomacy with Neighboring Countries Characterized by Friendship, Sincerity, Reciprocity and Inclusiveness ===
''October 24, 2013''


== Cooperation with Developing Countries ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 14: Cooperation with Developing Countries|Chapter 14: Cooperation with Developing Countries]] ==
 
=== Be Trustworthy Friends and Sincere Partners Forever ===
=== Be Trustworthy Friends and Sincere Partners Forever ===
 
''March 25, 2013''
=== Forge a Stronger Partnership Between China and Latin America and the Caribbean ===
=== Forge a Stronger Partnership Between China and Latin America and the Caribbean ===
 
''June 5, 2013''
=== Promote the Silk Road Spirit, Strengthen China-Arab Cooperation ===
=== Promote the Silk Road Spirit, Strengthen China-Arab Cooperation ===
''June 5, 2014''


== Multilateral Relations ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 15: Multilateral Relations|Chapter 15: Multilateral Relations]] ==
 
=== Work Hand in Hand for Common Development ===
=== Work Hand in Hand for Common Development ===
 
''March 27, 2013''
=== A Better Future for Asia and the World ===
=== A Better Future for Asia and the World ===
 
''April 7, 2013''
=== Jointly Maintain and Develop an Open World Economy ===
=== Jointly Maintain and Develop an Open World Economy ===
 
''September 5, 2013''
=== Carry Forward the “Shanghai Spirit” and Promote Common Development ===
=== Carry Forward the "Shanghai Spirit" and Promote Common Development ===
 
''September 13, 2013''
=== Work Together for a Better Asia Pacific ===
=== Work Together for a Better Asia Pacific ===
 
''October 7, 2013''
=== New Approach for Asian Security Cooperation ===
=== New Approach for Asian Security Cooperation ===
''May 21, 2014''


== Close Ties with the People ==
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 16: Close Ties with the People|Chapter 16: Close Ties with the People]] ==
 
=== Strictly Enforce Diligence and Thrift, Oppose Extravagance and Waste ===
=== Strictly Enforce Diligence and Thrift, Oppose Extravagance and Waste The Mass Line: Fundamental to the CPC ===
''January 17 and February 22, 2013''
 
=== The Mass Line: Fundamental to the CPC ===
''June 18, 2013''
=== The Guiding Thoughts and Goals for the Program of Mass Line Education and Practice ===
=== The Guiding Thoughts and Goals for the Program of Mass Line Education and Practice ===
''June 18, 2013''
=== Establish and Promote the Conduct of "Three Stricts and Three Earnests" ===
''March 9, 2014''


=== Establish and Promote the Conduct of “Three Stricts and Three Earnests” ===
== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 17: Combat Corruption|Chapter 17: Combat Corruption]] ==
 
=== Power Must Be "Caged" by the System ===
== Combat Corruption ==
''January 22, 2013''
 
=== Historical Wisdom Helps Us Combat Corruption and Uphold Integrity ===
=== Power Must Be “Caged” by the System ===
''April 19, 2013''
 
=== Improve Party Conduct, Uphold Integrity and Combat Corruption ===
=== Historical Wisdom Helps Us Combat Corruption and Uphold Integrity Improve Party Conduct, Uphold Integrity and Combat Corruption ===
''January 14, 2014''
 
== The CPC Leadership ==


== [[Library:The governance of China/Chapter 18: The CPC Leadership|Chapter 18: The CPC Leadership]] ==
=== Follow a Good Blueprint ===
=== Follow a Good Blueprint ===
 
''February 28, 2013''
=== Study for a Brighter Future ===
=== Study for a Brighter Future ===
''March 1, 2013''
=== "Governing a Big Country Is as Delicate as Frying a Small Fish" ===
''March 19, 2013''
=== Train and Select Good Officials ===
''June 28, 2013''


=== “Governing a Big Country Is as Delicate as Frying a Small Fish” Train and Select Good Officials ===
== [[Library:The governance of China/Appendix|Appendix]] ==
=== Man of the People ===
''Profile of Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC''


== Appendix ==
{{Navbox Library TOC The governance of China}}
 
[[Category:Outline needs additional content]]
=== Man of the People ===
[[Category:Library works by Xi Jinping]]
[[Category:Library works about China]]
[[Category:The governance of China]]

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The Governance Of China
AuthorXi Jinping
PublisherForeign Languages Press
First published2014
Beijing, China
EditionFirst Edition 2014, Third Printing 2014
TypeBook
Sourcehttps://en.prolewiki.org/wiki/File:Xi_Jinping_The_Governance_Of_China_volume_1.pdf


The governance of China is a four-volume collection of speeches and writings by Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and current paramount leader of China. Presenting the official party line for China's development in the 21st century, the collection is an authoritative source on Xi Jinping Thought and a literary successor to Chairman Mao Zedong'sQuotations from Chairman Mao Zedong.

The content of each chapter can be viewed by clicking on the chapter titles.

Publisher's Note

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held in November 2012, the new central leadership with Xi Jinping as general secretary has led the whole Party and the people of China in confronting the problems and challenges they face: to drive reform and opening up to a deeper level, to modernize the national governance system, and to marshal their enormous strength behind the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Under the leadership of the CPC, the country is striving to build a bright future for socialism with Chinese characteristics.

China is attracting growing attention worldwide. The world wants to know what changes are in progress in China, and what impact they will have on the rest of the world.

As general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and president of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping has delivered many speeches on a broad range of issues. He has offered his thoughts, views and judgments, and answered a series of important theoretical and practical questions about the Party and the country in these changing times. His speeches embody the philosophy of the new central leadership.

To respond to rising international interest and to enhance the rest of the world’s understanding of the Chinese government’s philosophy and its domestic and foreign policies, the State Council Information Office, the Party Literature Research Office of the CPC Central Committee and the China International Publishing Group have worked together to produce this book—The Governance of China.

The book is a compilation of Xi Jinping’s major works from November 15, 2012 to June 13, 2014. It includes speeches, talks, interviews, instructions, and correspondence. The 79 pieces are arranged in 18 chapters, and notes are added to help readers understand China’s social system, history and culture.

The book also contains 45 pictures of Xi Jinping at work and in daily life,

with focus on the period since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012.

Chapter 1: Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

The People's Wish for a Good Life Is Our Goal

November 15, 2012

Study, Disseminate and Implement the Guiding Principles of the 18th CPC National Congress

November 17, 2012

Uphold and Develop Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

January 5, 2013

Carry on the Enduring Spirit of Mao Zedong Thought

December 26, 2013

Chapter 2: The Chinese Dream

Achieving Rejuvenation Is the Dream of the Chinese People

November 29, 2012

Address to the First Session of the 12th National People's Congress

March 17, 2013

Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True

April 28, 2013

Realize Youthful Dreams

May 4, 2013

The Chinese Dream Will Benefit Not Only the People of China, But Also of Other Countries

May 2013

Right Time to Innovate and Make Dreams Come True

October 21, 2013

The Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation Is a Dream Shared by All Chinese

June 6, 2014

Chapter 3: All-round and Deeper-level Reform

Reform and Opening up Is Always Ongoing and Will Never End

December 31, 2012

Explanatory Notes to the "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Some Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Continuing the Reform"

November 9, 2013

Align Our Thinking with the Guidelines of the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee

November 12, 2013

Push Ahead with Reform Despite More Difficulties

February 7, 2014

Improve Governance Capability Through the Socialist System with Chinese Characteristics

February 17, 2014

Chapter 4: Economic Development

Economic Growth Must Be Genuine and Not Inflated

November 30, 2012

Open Wider to the Outside World

April 8, 2013

The "Invisible Hand" and the "Visible Hand"

May 26, 2014

Transition to Innovation-driven Growth

June 9, 2014

Revolutionize Energy Production and Consumption

June 13, 2014

Chapter 5: Rule of Law

Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Promulgation and Implementation of the Current Constitution

December 4, 2012

Develop a Law-based Country, Government and Society

February 23, 2013

Promote Social Fairness and Justice, Ensure a Happy Life for the People

January 7, 2014

Chapter 6: Culturally Advanced China

Enhance Publicity and Theoretical Work

August 19, 2013

Strong Ethical Support for the Realization of the Chinese Dream

September 26, 2013

Enhance China's Cultural Soft Power

December 30, 2013

Cultivate and Disseminate the Core Socialist Values

February 24, 2014

Young People Should Practice the Core Socialist Values

May 4, 2014

Foster and Practice Core Socialist Values from Childhood

May 30, 2014

Chapter 7: Social Undertakings

Eliminate Poverty and Accelerate Development in Impoverished Areas

December 29 and 30, 2012

Better and Fairer Education for the 1.3 Billion Chinese People

September 25, 2013

Accelerate the Development of Housing Security and Supply

October 29, 2013

Always Put People's Lives First

November 24, 2013

Build China into a Cyberpower

February 27, 2014

A Holistic View of National Security

April 15, 2014

Safeguard National Security and Social Stability

April 25, 2014

Chapter 8: Ecological Progress

A Better Environment for a Beautiful China

April 2, 2013

Usher in a New Era of Ecological Progress

May 24, 2013

Leave to Our Future Generations Blue Skies, Green Fields and Clean Water

July 18, 2013

Chapter 9: National Defense

Build up Our National Defense and Armed Forces

November 16, 2012

Build Strong National Defense and Powerful Military Forces

December 8 and 10, 2012

Build People's Armed Forces That Follow the Party's Commands, Are Able to Win and Exemplary in Conduct

March 11, 2013

Chapter 10: "One Country, Two Systems"

Hong Kong, Macao and the Chinese Mainland Are Closely Linked by Destiny

December 20, 2012, March 18, 2013 and December 18, 2013

Create a Better Future for the Chinese Nation Hand in Hand

April 8 and October 6, 2013

Handle Cross-Straits Relations in the Overall Interests of the Chinese Nation

June 13, 2013

Together Fulfill the Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation

February 18, 2014

Take on the Task of Expanding Cross-Straits Relations and Achieving National Rejuvenation

May 7, 2014

Chapter 11: Peaceful Development

Strengthen the Foundation for Pursuing Peaceful Development

January 28, 2013

Work Together for Mutually Beneficial Cooperation

June 19, 2013 and May 19, 2014

Follow a Sensible, Coordinated and Balanced Approach to Nuclear Security

March 24, 2014

Exchanges and Mutual Learning Make Civilizations Richer and More Colorful

March 27, 2014

China's Commitment to Peaceful Development

March 28, 2014

Chapter 12: New Model of Major-country Relations

Follow the Trend of the Times and Promote Global Peace and Development

March 23, 2013

Build a New Model of Major-country Relationship Between China and the United States

June 7, 2013

Build a Bridge of Friendship and Cooperation Across the Eurasian Continent

April 1, 2014

Chapter 13: Neighborhood Diplomacy

Work Together to Build the Silk Road Economic Belt

September 7, 2013

Work Together to Build a 21st-century Maritime Silk Road

October 3, 2013

Diplomacy with Neighboring Countries Characterized by Friendship, Sincerity, Reciprocity and Inclusiveness

October 24, 2013

Chapter 14: Cooperation with Developing Countries

Be Trustworthy Friends and Sincere Partners Forever

March 25, 2013

Forge a Stronger Partnership Between China and Latin America and the Caribbean

June 5, 2013

Promote the Silk Road Spirit, Strengthen China-Arab Cooperation

June 5, 2014

Chapter 15: Multilateral Relations

Work Hand in Hand for Common Development

March 27, 2013

A Better Future for Asia and the World

April 7, 2013

Jointly Maintain and Develop an Open World Economy

September 5, 2013

Carry Forward the "Shanghai Spirit" and Promote Common Development

September 13, 2013

Work Together for a Better Asia Pacific

October 7, 2013

New Approach for Asian Security Cooperation

May 21, 2014

Chapter 16: Close Ties with the People

Strictly Enforce Diligence and Thrift, Oppose Extravagance and Waste

January 17 and February 22, 2013

The Mass Line: Fundamental to the CPC

June 18, 2013

The Guiding Thoughts and Goals for the Program of Mass Line Education and Practice

June 18, 2013

Establish and Promote the Conduct of "Three Stricts and Three Earnests"

March 9, 2014

Chapter 17: Combat Corruption

Power Must Be "Caged" by the System

January 22, 2013

Historical Wisdom Helps Us Combat Corruption and Uphold Integrity

April 19, 2013

Improve Party Conduct, Uphold Integrity and Combat Corruption

January 14, 2014

Chapter 18: The CPC Leadership

Follow a Good Blueprint

February 28, 2013

Study for a Brighter Future

March 1, 2013

"Governing a Big Country Is as Delicate as Frying a Small Fish"

March 19, 2013

Train and Select Good Officials

June 28, 2013

Appendix

Man of the People

Profile of Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC

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