5th volume of Xi's book promoted in S. Africa

JOHANNESBURG — A promotional event was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday for the English edition of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, drawing around 200 participants.

The participants said that the fifth volume reflects the latest developments of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; systematically demonstrates the defining features, practical pathways and remarkable achievements of China's path to modernization; and offers valuable insights and approaches for Global South countries pursuing their own modernization.

China and South Africa, both key members of the BRICS cooperation mechanism and important forces in the Global South, will work together to implement the 10 partnership actions for advancing modernization, promote the four major global initiatives, and contribute to the revitalization and development of the Global South as well as to the realization of the shared dream of China-Africa modernization, they said.

Maropene Ramokgopa, South African minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation, said the book covers key areas, including China's modernization pathway, the fight against poverty, and global development cooperation.

It provides a valuable window and inspiration for the Global South into how China interprets and responds to global challenges, she said.

South Africa and China remain aligned in advancing multilateralism and collective action to accelerate development and strengthen synergies and cooperation between China's Belt and Road Initiative and South Africa's National Development Plan 2030, she added.

Comprehensive blueprint

South African National Assembly House Chairman Cedric Frolick said the book presents a comprehensive blueprint for China's future development and offers South Africa a window into China's latest development vision and foreign policy priorities.

The concepts of putting people first, pursuing green development, promoting common prosperity and building a community with a shared future for humanity provide important insights for countries seeking to advance modernization and strengthen their governance capacity, he said.

During the event, copies of the English edition of the fifth volume were presented to the guests.

The participants also exchanged views on topics including sharing modernization experiences, global governance and the Global South, and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.

The event was co-hosted by the State Council Information Office of China, the China International Communications Group and the Chinese embassy in South Africa.

Xinhua