Xi's book on governance provides window to world about China

Chinese President Xi Jinping has penned a book offering an insight to the world on governance in the world's most populous nation, becoming the first CPC leader in recent years to have written a book while in office.
'Xi Jinping: The Governance of China', which has been published in Chinese and translated into English and eight other languages, including French, Russian and Arabic, made its debut at the Frankfurt book fair yesterday, official media here reported today.
Xi, also the General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party, could be the first Chinese leader in recent years to have come out with a book while in power.

Described as the most powerful leader, after Deng Xiaoping, regarded as the paramount leader who initiated widespread reforms propelling China to emerge as the world's second largest economy, Xi too launched new set of economic reforms to halt the slow down of Chinese economy which shrank to 7.7 per cent last year.
Xi, who has established his stamp of authority over the Communist Party, government and military since he came to power last year, has also launched a massive anti-corruption campaign against some of the high-level leaders and officials.
"The book records the thinking and practice of Xi and the central leadership, responds to the concerns of the international community and opens a window for outsiders to observe and understand China," Cai Mingzhao, director for China's State Council Information Office said at the book launch ceremony.

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in November 2012 during which Xi took charge replacing his predecessor Hu Jintao in a once-in-a-decade change of leaders of the party, the international community has shown strong interest in China's future direction and the influence it will bring to the world, Cai said.

Cai said the book answers a lot of major questions related to China's development in the new era and it will serve as a "window" for the world to understand the country.
The book includes Xi's speeches, answers to questions, and instructions from November 15, 2012 to June 13, 2014.

It also includes 45 photos of Xi in various periods of life to help the readers understand his career and personal experiences.
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder who took part in the release ceremony said, "The book explains the position of the Chinese president and the central leadership of the country, which could help us understand China's politics.