A promotional event was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 3 for the
English edition of the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China,” drawing
around 200 participants.
According to the participants, the fifth volume reflects the latest developments of Xi
Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, systematically
demonstrates the defining features, practical pathways and remarkable achievements of
China’s path to modernization, and offers valuable insights and approaches for Global
South countries pursuing their own modernization.
China and South Africa, both key members of the BRICS cooperation mechanism and
important forces in the Global South, will work together to implement the 10 partnership
actions for advancing modernization, promote the four major global initiatives, and
contribute to the revitalization and development of the Global South as well as to the
realization of the shared dream of China-Africa modernization, they said.
South African Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Maropene Ramokgopa said the book covers key areas, including China’s modernization
pathway, the fight against poverty, global development cooperation, and technological
innovation, among others.
It provides a valuable window and inspiration for the Global South into how China
interprets and responds to global challenges, Ramokgopa said.
South Africa and China remain aligned in advancing multilateralism and collective action
to accelerate development and strengthen synergies and cooperation between China’s
Belt and Road Initiative and South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030, she added.
South African National Assembly House Chairperson Cedric Frolick said that the book
presents a comprehensive blueprint for China’s future development and offers South
Africa a window into China’s latest development vision and foreign policy priorities.
The concepts of putting people first, pursuing green development, promoting common
prosperity, and building a community with a shared future for humanity provide important
insights for countries seeking to advance modernization and strengthen their governance
capacity, he added.
During the event, copies of the English edition of the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The
Governance of China” were presented to the guests.
The participants also exchanged views on topics including sharing modernization
experiences, global governance and the Global South, and high-quality Belt and Road
cooperation, among others.
The event was co-hosted by the State Council Information Office of China, the China
International Communications Group, and the Chinese Embassy in South Africa.
