Xi Jinping: The Governance of China – Published in Multilanguages

We have set the goals of completing the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects by the centenary of the CPC in 2021 and building China into a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, and harmonious by the centenary of the People’s Republic of China in 2049 so as to realize the Chinese Dream of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

– From the speech at a discussion session with national model workers, April 28, 2013

The people’s wish for a good life is our goal.

– From the speech at the press conference by members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 18th CPC Central Committee, November 15, 2012

To put it briefly, I will govern by serving the people and fulfilling the responsibilities imposed on me.

– From an exclusive interview with Russia Television, February 7, 2014

Only the wearer of the shoes knows if they fit or not. Only the people can best tell if the development path they have chosen for their country suits or not.

– From the speech at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Moscow, Russia, March 23, 2013

The Chinese Dream of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation means that we will make China prosperous and strong, rejuvenate the nation, and bring happiness to the Chinese people.

– From the address to the First Session of the 12th National People’s Congress, March 17, 2013

The Chinese Dream is a desire for happiness, similar to the dreams of the people of other countries.

– From the speech to representatives attending the Seventh Conference of Friendship of Overseas Chinese Associations, June 6, 2014

Reform and opening-up plays the decisive role in determining the destiny of contemporary China. It is also the key to realizing the Two Centenary Goals and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

– From the explanatory notes made to the “Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Some Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Deepening Reform” at the Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, November 9, 2013

We must take improving and developing the socialist system with Chinese characteristics and modernizing our national governance system and capacity as the general goal of continuing reform comprehensively.

– From the speech at the second plenary meeting of the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, November 12, 2013