The Governance of China

521 Pages·2014·4.68 MB·English

by  Xi Jinping

First Edition 2014
Third Printing 2014

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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.
CONTENTS

Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
The People’s Wish for a Good Life Is Our Goal
Study, Disseminate and Implement the Guiding Principles of the 18th
CPC National Congress
Uphold and Develop Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
Carry on the Enduring Spirit of Mao Zedong Thought
The Chinese Dream
Achieving Rejuvenation Is the Dream of the Chinese People
Address to the First Session of the 12th National People’s Congress
Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True
Realize Youthful Dreams
The Chinese Dream Will Benefit Not Only the People of China, But
Also of Other Countries
Right Time to Innovate and Make Dreams Come True
The Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation Is a Dream Shared by All
Chinese
All-round and Deeper-level Reform
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”
Align Our Thinking with the Guidelines of the Third Plenary Session
of the 18th CPC Central Committee
Push Ahead with Reform Despite More Difficulties
Improve Governance Capacity Through the Socialist System with
Chinese Characteristics
Economic Development
Economic Growth Must Be Genuine and Not Inflated
Open Wider to the Outside World
The “Invisible Hand” and the “Visible Hand”
Transition to Innovation-driven Growth
Revolutionize Energy Production and Consumption
Rule of Law
Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Promulgation and
Implementation of the Current Constitution
Develop a Law-based Country, Government and Society
Promote Social Fairness and Justice, Ensure a Happy Life for the
People
Culturally Advanced China
Enhance Publicity and Theoretical Work
Strong Ethical Support for the Realization of the Chinese Dream
Enhance China’s Cultural Soft Power
Cultivate and Disseminate the Core Socialist Values
Young People Should Practice the Core Socialist Values
Foster and Practice Core Socialist Values from Childhood
Social Undertakings
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
Always Put People’s Lives First
Build China into a Cyberpower
A Holistic View of National Security
Safeguard National Security and Social Stability
Ecological Progress
A Better Environment for a Beautiful China
Usher in a New Era of Ecological Progress
Leave to Our Future Generations Blue Skies, Green Fields and Clean
Water
National Defense
Build up Our National Defense and Armed Forces
Build Strong National Defense and Powerful Military Forces
Build People’s Armed Forces That Follow the Party’s Commands, Are
Able to Win Battles and Have Fine Conduct
“One Country, Two Systems”
Hong Kong, Macao and the Chinese Mainland Are Closely Linked by
Destiny
Create a Better Future for the Chinese Nation Hand in Hand
Handle Cross-Straits Relations in the Overall Interests of the Chinese
Nation
Together Fulfill the Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation
Take on the Task of Expanding Cross-Straits Relations and Achieving
National Rejuvenation
Peaceful Development
Strengthen the Foundation for Pursuing Peaceful Development
Work Together for Mutually Beneficial Cooperation
Follow a Sensible, Coordinated and Balanced Approach to Nuclear
Security
Exchanges and Mutual Learning Make Civilizations Richer and More
Colorful
China’s Commitment to Peaceful Development
New Model of Major-country Relations
Follow the Trend of the Times and Promote Global Peace and
Development
Build a New Model of Major-country Relationship Between China and
the United States
Build a Bridge of Friendship and Cooperation Across the Eurasian
Continent
Neighborhood Diplomacy
Work Together to Build the Silk Road Economic Belt
Work Together to Build a 21st-century Maritime Silk Road
Diplomacy with Neighboring Countries Characterized by Friendship,
Sincerity, Reciprocity and Inclusiveness
Cooperation with Developing Countries
Be Trustworthy Friends and Sincere Partners Forever
Forge a Stronger Partnership Between China and Latin America and
the Caribbean
Promote the Silk Road Spirit, Strengthen China-Arab Cooperation
Multilateral Relations
Work Hand in Hand for Common Development
A Better Future for Asia and the World
Jointly Maintain and Develop an Open World Economy
Carry Forward the “Shanghai Spirit” and Promote Common
Development
Work Together for a Better Asia Pacific
New Approach for Asian Security Cooperation
Close Ties with the People
Strictly Enforce Diligence and Thrift, Oppose Extravagance and Waste
The Mass Line: Fundamental to the CPC
The Guiding Thoughts and Goals for the Program of Mass Line
Education and Practice
Establish and Promote the Conduct of “Three Stricts and Three
Earnests”
Combat Corruption
Power Must Be “Caged” by the System
Historical Wisdom Helps Us Combat Corruption and Uphold Integrity
Improve Party Conduct, Uphold Integrity and Combat Corruption
The CPC Leadership
Follow a Good Blueprint
Study for a Brighter Future
“Governing a Big Country Is as Delicate as Frying a Small Fish”
Train and Select Good Officials
Appendix
Man of the People