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The Governance Podcast | Why sci-tech progress calls for both self-reliance and international cooperation

This episode looks at how President Xi Jinping sees the relationship between self-reliance and international cooperation. Self-reliance in science and technology is not about working in isolation, but taking the initiative in the global innovation network. While China recognizes the need for self-driven innovation and progr...

The Communist Party of China (CPC) is China’s governing party, not a competing political party. For this reason, in addition to responding to public scrutiny, it must also carry out constant internal scrutiny and self-reform in order to always stay ahead of the curve. One of the things that distinguishes the self-governance of the CPC from that of other political parties is that it recruits members according to higher standards and...

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President Xi’s vision of national rejuvenation should be understood in the context of China’s journey. After centuries at the forefront of human development, China experienced a drastic decline beginning in the mid-19th century, weakened by foreign aggression and internal strife. Today, as it works to once again tap into its full potential, the country seeks to generate prosperity to meet domestic needs and promote glo...

Introduction The debate over market forces versus government regulation is a question in economic management that all countries face. Drawing on lessons learned and mindful of future challenges, President Xi has stressed the need for both an efficient market and a well-functioning government.

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The Governance Podcast delves into topics related to President Xi Jinping’s leadership and how government is practiced in Chin...

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Is the Party above the law? President Xi Jinping has addressed this question several times as it’s a question that he believes must be answered clearly. According to Xi, not only are the Party’s actions and those of its individual members held accountable to the law, they are also held to a higher standard by the Party’s own set of rules.

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Drawing on both ancient Confucianism and modern Marxism, common prosperity is one of the major goals that President Xi Jinping has laid out for China. In this episode, we’ll explore the historical, current and future significance of this goal.

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The Governance Podcast delves into topics related to President Xi Jinping’s leadership and how government is practiced in China. Throughout this series, we’ll ...

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China’s participation in international affairs has been increasing in recent decades. Its emergence as a leading voice among Global South countries has led many in the developed world to speculate about its intentions, assuming that China is orchestrating the overthrow of the current system and the establishment of a new one.

However, China has largely been a beneficiary of the established, UN-centered inte...

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President Xi Jinping sees the world as a garden of civilizations. While each country has its own historical background and social conditions, they also share many common values and the same planet. He therefore calls for mutual respect and increased exchange among the world’s peoples. 

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The Governance Podcast delves into topics related to President Xi Jinping and how government is practiced in China. Throu...

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President Xi Jinping envisions a new model for human progress that calls for coordinated development on economic, political, cultural and ethical, social and ecological fronts. His "green is gold" philosophy is a core concept in China’s ecological progress. It represents a break with the idea that economic growth and environmental protection are achieved at one another’s expense. Instead, it recognizes that ...

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Looking at President Xi Jinping’s actions as a leader, and the ideas of governance on which these actions are based, we can build up a picture of his beliefs on the relationship between the Party and the people it represents. Central to this belief is increasing their interactivity, making use of the people’s wisdom and ideas, and leading from in front, behind and within. Crucial for doing so is building the moral int...

今天是六一国际儿童节。近日，国家主席习近平复信孟加拉国儿童阿里法•沁，鼓励她努力学习、追求梦想，传承好中孟传统友谊。沁于2010年出生于中国海军“和平方舟”号医院船，当时该船在孟加拉国为当地人提供免费医疗服务。周报君摘录了回信内容及习近平关于儿童成长的经典语录，中英双语内容如下：

June 1 marks International Children’s Day. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently wrote back to Bangladeshi child Alifa Chin, encouraging her to study hard, pursue her dream and carry forward the traditional friendship between China and Bangladesh. Chin was born in 2010 on the Chinese navy hosp...

6月7日，首届文化强国建设高峰论坛在深圳开幕，中共中央总书记、国家主席、中央军委主席习近平向论坛发来贺信。6月2日，习近平总书记在北京出席文化传承发展座谈会上就推进社会主义文化强国建设，建设中华民族现代文明发表重要讲话。周报君摘录了习近平在贺信以及座谈会上的关于文化强国建设的经典语录，中英双语内容如下：

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the First Forum on Building up China’s Cultural Strength, which opened in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on June 7. He also made some remarks on turning China into a country with a strong socialist culture and fosterin...

6月28日，习近平主席向在福建福州举行的“鼓岭缘”中美民间友好论坛致贺信。习近平在信中提及1992年邀请加德纳夫人访问鼓岭，帮助她完成了丈夫梦回故土的心愿。30多年过去了，“鼓岭之友”和两国各界友好人士深入挖掘鼓岭历史，积极传播鼓岭文化，为加深中美两国人民相互了解和友好交流而不懈努力。周报君摘录了贺信内容及2017年以来习近平关于中美民间友好交流的经典语录，中英双语内容如下：

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to a forum on people-to-people friendship between China and the United States on June 28. The event, titled Bond with Kuliang: 2023 China-U.S. People-to-People Friendship Forum, took place i...

5月23日，国家主席习近平向“2023•中国西藏发展论坛”致贺信。习近平指出，人民幸福是最大的人权，发展是实现人民幸福的关键。周报君摘录了贺信内容及2020年以来习近平关于西藏发展的经典语录，中英双语内容如下：

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2023 Forum on the Development of Xizang, China on May 23. The forum was held in Beijing on that day. Xi noted that people's happiness is the ultimate human right, while development holds the key to delivering better lives to the people. Xi is also general secretary of...

4月24日，国家主席习近平向第四届联合国世界数据论坛致贺信。论坛于4月24日至27日在浙江省杭州市举行，探讨如何利用数据更好地助力实现联合国2030年可持续发展目标。周报君摘录了贺信内容及习近平关于国际数据合作的经典语录，中英双语内容如下：

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the Fourth United Nations World Data Forum on April 24. The event, taking place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on April 24-27, included discussions on how data can be used to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Edited excerpts from Xi&#...

6月14日，国家主席习近平向全球人权治理高端论坛致贺信。习近平表示，中国愿同国际社会一道，践行《维也纳宣言和行动纲领》精神，推动全球人权治理朝着更加公平公正合理包容的方向发展。北京周报摘录了贺信内容及2022年以来习近平关于人权治理的经典语录，中英双语内容如下：

Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 14 sent a congratulatory letter to the Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, held in Beijing from June 14 to 15. Xi said China is ready to work with the rest of the world to act on the principles enshrined in the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and pu...