Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era

• What it is: The core ideological foundation of current Chinese governance under Xi Jinping. It combines elements of Marxism-Leninism, traditional Chinese philosophy, and contemporary concepts to guide China's development.

• Why it matters: This ideology dictates everything from economic policy to social reforms. It emphasizes Chinese sovereignty, the central role of the Communist Party, and China's path to becoming a global power.

Key Themes

• The Belt and Road Initiative: China's massive infrastructure and trade development project spanning multiple continents.

• Overall CPC Leadership: Emphasizes the absolute authority and guiding role of the Communist Party of China and its leadership in all aspects of Chinese society.

• State System and National Governance: Stresses strong, centralized governance structures led by the CPC to achieve economic modernization and social stability.

• The People as Masters of the Country: A concept focusing on public support for the CPC and the party's responsiveness to public needs within a single-party socialist system.

• Poverty Elimination and a Moderately Prosperous Society: Targets achieved in 2020 and 2021 respectively, they refer to eliminating absolute poverty and creating a society comfortable living standards for the majority.

• Further Reform: Continual adjustments to China's economic system and governance model to optimize efficiency and maintain stability.

• All-Round Opening Up: China's deepening engagement with the world on economic, diplomatic, and cultural levels, while maintaining its national interests.

• Risk Management: Proactive risk assessment and mitigation throughout society - from economic risks to public safety and environmental threats.

• High-Quality Development: Shifting focus from pure GDP growth to a model emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and improving living standards.

• Socialist Democracy: Xi Jinping has a specific vision of 'socialist democracy with Chinese characteristics,' which involves democratic processes within the framework of a single-party state.

• Chinese Culture A significant revival and emphasis on traditional Chinese values and their incorporation into modern Chinese society.

• The People’s Wellbeing Prioritizes improving the daily lives of Chinese citizens in areas like healthcare, education, and social welfare.

• Harmony Between Humanity and Nature Focuses on sustainable development and addressing environmental issues in China's growth.

• The People’s Armed Forces Modernization of the armed forces, emphasis on loyalty to the CPC, and the defense of national sovereignty.

• Hong Kong, Macao, and China’s Peaceful Reunification Commitment to the "One China" principle and the eventual reunification of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan with the mainland.

• China’s Diplomacy as a Major Country: Focus on China playing a larger role in international affairs and building strategic partnerships.

• A Global Community of Shared Future A vision of multilateral cooperation and interconnectedness, with China as a key contributor.

• Self-Reform of the CPC: Ongoing process emphasizing rooting out corruption and improving the CPC's ability to govern effectively.

Where to learn more:

• Official documents: Search on the websites of http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/mobile/latest.htm or the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

• Academic journals like The China Quarterly, The Journal of Chinese Political Science.

• Books: Like "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" or works by China scholars such as Kerry Brown and Cheng Li.