Xi Jinping
President of the PRC
Xi Jinping was born on June 15, 1953, in Beijing, China. His father, Xi Zhongxun, was a high-ranking member of the Communist Party of China. He studied at Tsinghua University, where he received a doctorate in law and ideology in 2002.
He began his career in party organs in the 1970s, holding various positions in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. Since 2012, he has been the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and since 2013, he has been the President of the People's Republic of China.
2012
Articulated the concept of the "Chinese Dream" for the great rejuvenation of the nation
2013
Initiated the global project "One Belt, One Road" for infrastructure development and international trade
2013
Launched deep economic reforms to modernize the country
2015
Facilitated the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which supported regional development
2016
Carried out a large-scale reform of the armed forces
2020
Announced goals to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060
2021
Declared the complete eradication of absolute poverty in the country
2023
Held a meeting with US President Joe Biden to stabilize relations and discuss global challenges
2024
Made a state visit to France to deepen bilateral relations and discuss international issues
