Xi's book on governance to strengthen friendship

Editor's note: Jiang Jianguo, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered three speeches in Italy on Wednesday, a day before President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the country. Following are excerpts from the three speeches:

Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, one of the most important works authored by President Xi Jinping, has been circulated in more than 160 countries and regions across the world in 26 languages and 30 versions since the publication of the first volume in 2014 and the second volume in 2017. The book has drawn wide attention and good response from readers.

As one of the most influential works by a leader in today's world, the book has opened a "window of thoughts" for the international community, making it easier for it to understand China's development achievements, motivations and prospects.