BOOK REVIEW: XI JINPING: THE GOVERNANCE OF CHINA

Abstract

Since 2017, Xi Jinping’s thought on Socialism with Chinese characteristics for a ‘New Era’ has been the guiding principle for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). President Xi has been able to synthesize his vision and mission to restore China to its ancient preeminence and glory. This book is more inspiring than any vision emerging in the 21st century. More than 60 million people lifted out of poverty and over 13 million urban jobs created yearly are life-  affirming. China is impressive as a torch bearer in the global endeavor to build an economic civilization through green development, national parks and solidarity with the struggling majority. With the economic opening up, Xi Jinping’s insistence on building a moderately prosperous society in all its respects has crystallized the Party's  wisdom and the people's alignment with its history, theory and practice. “When the Great Way rules, this land under heaven belongs to the people.