Xi's new book sheds light on modern China, CPC

The third volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China was recently published in French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Japanese and traditional Chinese versions, its publisher, the Foreign Language Press, said in a statement on Thursday.

The new volume contains a compilation of 92 speeches and written works by President Xi, who is general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, that date from Oct 18, 2017 to Jan 13, 2020, as well as 41 photos taken during the same period. The articles are divided into 19 topics.

The authoritative work fully and systematically reflects Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the statement said.

The simplified Chinese and English editions of the book were published in June 2020.

Publication of the volume provides the international community with material key to understanding modern China, as well as the CPC.

It will play an important role in helping international readers understand the connotation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the statement said, and is also expected to help foreign readers understand the capability of the Party, the advantages of Marxism, and the strengths of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the statement said.

China Daily - Xinhua