History of Xi Jinping in Timeline
Xi Jinping is the current paramount leader of China, holding the positions of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) since 2012, and President of China since 2013. He is a member of the fifth generation of Chinese leadership and the first CCP General Secretary born after the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
1949: Father held posts after PRC founding
In 1949, after the founding of the PRC, Xi Jinping's father, Xi Zhongxun, held a series of prominent posts.
1952: Birth of Sister Qi An'an
In 1952, Xi Jinping's sister, Qi An'an, was born.
June 1953: Xi Jinping was born
In June 1953, Xi Jinping was born in Beijing, the third child of Xi Zhongxun and Qi Xin.
1954: Reference to Han Chinese leadership
In 1954, before 2020, the National Ethnic Affairs Commission was last led by a Han Chinese leader.
1963: Father Purged from CCP
In 1963, when Xi Jinping was 10 years old, his father was purged from the CCP and sent to work in a factory.
May 1966: Cultural Revolution Halts Education
In May 1966, the Cultural Revolution cut short Xi Jinping's secondary education.
1968: Father Imprisoned
In 1968, Xi Jinping's father was imprisoned, and Xi submitted an application to leave Beijing for the countryside.
January 13, 1969: Arrived in Liangjiahe Village
On January 13, 1969, Xi Jinping arrived in Liangjiahe Village, Yan'an, Shaanxi, as part of Mao Zedong's Down to the Countryside Movement.
1973: Assigned to Zhaojiahe Village
In 1973, Yanchuan County assigned Xi Jinping to Zhaojiahe Village to lead social education efforts, later returning to Liangjiahe Village in July.
1974: Approved to Join Chinese Communist Party
In early 1974, Xi Jinping's application to the Chinese Communist Party was approved.
1975: Recommended to Tsinghua University
In 1975, Xi Jinping was recommended for admission to Tsinghua University and began studying chemical engineering.
April 1979: Assigned to General Office of the State Council
In April 1979, Xi Jinping was assigned to the General Office of the State Council and the General Office of the CPC Central Military Commission.
1979: Graduated from Tsinghua University
In 1979, Xi Jinping graduated from Tsinghua University with a degree in chemical engineering.
March 25, 1982: Appointed Deputy Party Secretary of Zhengding County
On March 25, 1982, Xi Jinping was appointed deputy party secretary of Zhengding County in Hebei.
1982: Reference to religious freedom in the Chinese constitution
In 1982, religious freedom was written into the Chinese constitution.
July 1983: Initiated Development Projects in Zhengding
In July 1983, as the secretary of the CCP Zhengding County Committee, Xi Jinping initiated several development projects, boosting the county's tourism industry and economy.
1983: Agricultural Structure Adjustment in Zhengding
In 1983, Zhengding adjusted its agricultural structure, leading to a significant increase in farmers' incomes.
September 1984: Strategic Vision Highlighted
In September 1984, Xi Jinping's strategic vision and understanding of Zhengding County's development were highlighted during a briefing session.
1984: Farmers' Incomes Increased in Zhengding
In 1984, farmers' incomes in Zhengding significantly increased, solving the county's economic issues.
June 1985: Became Vice-Mayor of Xiamen
In June 1985, Xi Jinping became the vice-mayor of Xiamen and drafted the city's first strategic plan.
1985: Tour as a Hebei Provincial official
In 1985, Xi Jinping did a tour as a Hebei provincial official and was hosted by a family during his visit to Iowa.
1985: Transferred to Xiamen as Vice Mayor
In 1985, Xi Jinping was transferred to Xiamen as a member of the Standing Committee of the CCP Xiamen Municipal Committee and as vice mayor.
1987: Marriage to Peng Liyuan
In 1987, Xi Jinping married Peng Liyuan, a prominent Chinese folk singer.
September 1988: Appointed Secretary of Ningde
In September 1988, Xi Jinping was appointed as the secretary of Ningde, and worked to eradicate poverty.
1989: Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
Xi Jinping's trip was described as following in the footsteps of Deng's own southern trip after conservative party leaders stalled many of Deng's reforms in the aftermath of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre.
May 1990: Assigned to Fuzhou City as Municipal Committee Secretary
In May 1990, the CCP Fujian Provincial Committee assigned Xi Jinping to Fuzhou City as the Municipal Committee Secretary.
1992: Washington Post Interview
In 1992, The Washington Post journalist Lena H. Sun interviewed Xi Jinping, then CCP secretary of Fuzhou, describing him as at ease, confident, and talking without notes.
1992: Deng Xiaoping's southern trip
Xi Jinping's trip was described as following in the footsteps of Deng's own southern trip in 1992, which provided the impetus for further economic reforms in China after conservative party leaders stalled many of Deng's reforms.
1995: Elevated to Deputy Secretary of Fujian Provincial Committee
In 1995, Xi Jinping was elevated to deputy secretary of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, increasing his influence in the region.
1997: Named Alternate Member of CCP Central Committee
In 1997, Xi Jinping was named an alternate member of the 15th CCP Central Committee, marking a step in his political career.
1999: Became Governor of Fujian
In 1999, Xi Jinping became the Governor of Fujian province, marking a significant step in his political career.
1999: Promoted to Vice Governor of Fujian
In 1999, Xi Jinping was promoted to the office of Vice Governor of Fujian, marking a significant advancement in his career.
2000: Drafted plan for Xiamen Economic and Social Development Strategy
In 2000, Xi drafted the development of the first strategic plan for the city, the Xiamen Economic and Social Development Strategy.
2002: Became Governor and Party Secretary of Zhejiang
In 2002, Xi Jinping became the Governor and Party Secretary of Zhejiang province, further advancing his political career.
2002: Took leading political positions in Zhejiang
In 2002, Xi Jinping left Fujian and took up leading political positions in Zhejiang, eventually becoming the provincial Party Committee secretary.
2002: 16th Party Congress affirmation of principles
In 2002, the 16th Party Congress affirmed nine principles that were continuously affirmed until the 19th Party Congress in 2017.
2002: Served as Governor of Fujian until 2002
Xi Jinping served as Governor of Fujian until 2002, presenting the notion of "Megalopolises" and advocating for the inter-island growth strategy of Fuzhou and Xiamen.
2004: Li Qiang acted as Xi's chief of staff
Between 2004 and 2007, Li Qiang acted as Xi Jinping's chief of staff through his position as secretary-general of the Zhejiang Party Committee, where they developed close mutual ties.
September 2006: Dismissal of Shanghai Party secretary Chen Liangyu
In September 2006, the Shanghai Party secretary Chen Liangyu was dismissed due to a social security fund scandal, which later led to Xi Jinping's transfer to Shanghai.
March 2007: Transferred to Shanghai as Party Secretary
In March 2007, Xi Jinping was transferred to Shanghai following the dismissal of Chen Liangyu, and he served as the party secretary there for seven months.
October 2007: Joined Politburo Standing Committee
In October 2007, Xi Jinping joined the Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) of the CCP and became the first-ranking secretary of the Central Secretariat.
2007: Li Qiang acted as Xi's chief of staff until 2007
Between 2004 and 2007, Li Qiang acted as Xi Jinping's chief of staff through his position as secretary-general of the Zhejiang Party Committee, where they developed close mutual ties.
March 2008: Elected Vice President of the PRC
In March 2008, Xi Jinping was elected as vice president of the PRC at the 11th National People's Congress, further solidifying his position as a successor.
June 2008: First foreign trip as Vice President
From 17 to 25 June 2008, Xi Jinping made his first foreign trip as vice president to North Korea, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Yemen.
2008: Designated as Hu Jintao's Successor
In 2008, Xi Jinping was designated as Hu Jintao's presumed successor as paramount leader, and was appointed the eighth vice president and vice chairman of the CMC.
December 2009: Visit to Asian Countries
From 14 to 22 December 2009, Xi Jinping visited Japan, South Korea, Cambodia, and Myanmar on his Asian trip.
2009: Ensuring social stability during politically sensitive anniversaries
In 2009, Xi Jinping was reportedly at the helm of a top-level CCP committee dubbed the 6521 Project, which was charged with ensuring social stability during a series of politically sensitive anniversaries.
2010: Xi Jinping's visit to Chongqing
In 2010, Xi Jinping visited Chongqing, where he praised Bo Xilai's policies, which were later erased after Xi became paramount leader.
2011: Outlining Vision for Chinese Soccer
In 2011, Xi Jinping outlined a vision to transform China into a soccer superpower, including qualifying for, hosting, and winning a World Cup.
2011: Washington Post Article Description
In a 2011 The Washington Post article, those who knew Xi Jinping described him as "pragmatic, serious, cautious, hard-working, down to earth and low-key."
February 2012: Visit to the United States, Ireland and Turkey
In February 2012, Xi Jinping visited the United States, Ireland, and Turkey, meeting with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
September 2012: Disappearance from official media coverage
Beginning on 1 September 2012, Xi Jinping disappeared from official media coverage for several weeks, causing rumors about his status.
November 2012: Brother-in-law shell companies dormant
By November 2012, Deng Jiagui (Xi's brother-in-law)'s shell companies in the British Virgin Islands, became dormant by the time Xi became general secretary of the CCP.
November 2012: Elected General Secretary of the CCP and Chairman of the CMC
On 15 November 2012, Xi Jinping was elected to the posts of general secretary of the CCP and chairman of the CMC, becoming the paramount leader of China.
December 2012: First trip outside Beijing as Party Leader
In December 2012, Xi Jinping visited Guangdong in his first trip outside Beijing since taking the Party leadership, calling for further economic reform.
2012: Showcasing Soccer Technique in Ireland
During a visit to Ireland in 2012 as China's vice-president, Xi Jinping showcased his soccer technique at Croke Park.
2012: Increase in Private Sector Market Value
From 2012, there was an increase in the share of the market value of private sector firms in China's top listed companies.
2012: Economy at $8.5 Trillion
In 2012, China's economy was at $8.5 trillion when Xi took office.
2012: Became General Secretary of the CCP and Chairman of the CMC
In 2012, Xi Jinping became the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), making him the paramount leader of China.
2012: Start of crackdown on human rights
In 2012, according to the Human Rights Watch, Xi Jinping "started a broad and sustained offensive on human rights" since he became leader.
March 2013: Elected President of China
On 14 March 2013, Xi Jinping was elected president of China, succeeding Hu Jintao. Shortly after, he met with the chief executive of Hong Kong and discussed cyber security with U.S. President Barack Obama.
November 2013: Reform Agenda and National Security Commission
In November 2013, at the conclusion of the Third Plenum of the 18th Central Committee, the Communist Party delivered a reform agenda and formed a new National Security Commission with Xi Jinping at its helm.
2013: Creation of Central Leading Groups
Beginning in 2013, the CCP under Xi Jinping created a series of Central Leading Groups to bypass existing institutions in policy-making.
2013: Became President of China
In 2013, Xi Jinping became the President of China, solidifying his position as the country's leader.
2013: Launch of Shanghai Free-Trade Zone
In 2013, Xi Jinping launched the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone as part of his economic reforms.
2013: Rehabilitation of Ancient Chinese Philosophers
In 2013, Xi Jinping oversaw the rehabilitation of ancient Chinese philosophical figures like Han Fei into mainstream Chinese thought. He also quoted Confucius at a meeting with officials.
2013: Enactment of Law against "Defamatory" Content
In 2013, a law was enacted authorizing a three-year prison term for bloggers who shared more than 500 times any content considered "defamatory," leading to self-censorship and a decline in Weibo usage.
2013: Terrorist attacks in Xinjiang
In 2013, there were several terrorist attacks in Xinjiang.
2013: Listed as Press Freedom Predator
Since 2013, Reporters Without Borders included Xi Jinping among the list of press freedom predators.
March 2014: Peng Liyuan Hosts Michelle Obama
In March 2014, Peng Liyuan hosted U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama during her visit to China, marking a more visible role as China's "first lady."
September 2014: Publication of "The Governance of China" Volume One
In September 2014, the Foreign Languages Press published the first volume of Xi Jinping's "The Governance of China" book series for an international audience.
October 2014: Speech at the Forum on Literature and Art
In October 2014, Xi Jinping delivered a 'Speech at the Forum on Literature and Art,' emulating the Yan'an Forum. He stated that works of art should be judged by political criteria, rejecting the concept of art-for-art's-sake.
2014: Harvard Kennedy School Poll Results
According to a 2014 poll co-sponsored by the Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center, Xi Jinping ranked 9 out of 10 in domestic approval ratings.
2014: Launch of Strike Hard Campaign Against Violent Terrorism
In 2014, Xi Jinping launched the Strike Hard Campaign Against Violent Terrorism in Xinjiang, involving mass detention and surveillance of ethnic Uyghurs.
July 2015: 709 Crackdown
In July 2015, Xi Jinping presided over the 709 crackdown, which involved the detention of over 200 lawyers, legal assistants, and human rights activists.
November 2015: Meeting with Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou
In November 2015, Xi Jinping met with Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, marking the first meeting between leaders from both sides since 1950.
2015: Approval of 50-Point Soccer Plan
In 2015, Xi Jinping approved China's 50-point plan for soccer, integrating it into the national school curriculum and establishing soccer schools.
2015: Met Ma Ying-jeou
In 2015, Xi Jinping met with Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou, before relations deteriorated under Tsai Ing-wen.
2015: Daughter's Graduation from Harvard
In 2015, Xi Jinping's daughter, Xi Mingze, graduated from Harvard University, where she studied under a pseudonym.
2015: Chinese Stock Market Bubble Pop
In 2015, the Chinese stock market bubble popped, leading Xi Jinping to use state forces to intervene and fix it.
January 2016: Two-Child Policy Replaces One-Child Policy
In January 2016, a two-child policy replaced the one-child policy in China.
April 2016: Cessation of "Xi Dada" Reference
In April 2016, the use of the term "Xi Dada" (Uncle or Papa Xi) to refer to Xi Jinping ceased.
2016: Received Title of Leadership Core
In 2016, Xi Jinping officially received the title of leadership core from the CCP.
September 2017: Xi Jinping Thought Added to Party Constitution
In September 2017, the CCP Central Committee decided that "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era" would become part of the Party Constitution.
October 2017: Mention of Thought on Socialism
In October 2017, Xi Jinping first mentioned the "Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era" in his opening day speech to the 19th Party Congress.
November 2017: Publication of "The Governance of China" Volume Two
In November 2017, the Foreign Languages Press published the second volume of Xi Jinping's "The Governance of China" book series.
2017: Stalled Economic Reforms
By 2017, experts indicated that Xi Jinping's promise of economic reforms had stalled.
2017: Named Most Powerful Person by The Economist
In 2017, The Economist named Xi Jinping the most powerful person in the world.
2017: Xi visits Hong Kong as president
In 2017, Xi Jinping visited Hong Kong as president during the 20th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong.
2017: Announcement of Xiong'an New Area
In 2017, Xi Jinping was involved in the development of Xiong'an, a new area planned to become a major metropolis near Beijing.
2017: 19th Party Congress
In 2017, at the 19th Party Congress, Xi reaffirmed six principles continuously affirmed since 2002, but omitted "Placing hopes on the Taiwan people as a force to help bring about unification", and used stronger language on potential Taiwan independence.
2017: Christians told to replace Jesus pictures with Xi Jinping
In 2017, the local government of Jiangxi province instructed Christians to replace pictures of Jesus with Xi Jinping, indicating a severe suppression of Christianity.
March 2018: Xi Jinping Thought added to state constitution
In March 2018, the National People's Congress changed the state constitution to include Xi Jinping Thought.
2018: China Cyberspace Governance Conference
Chairing the 2018 China Cyberspace Governance Conference, Xi Jinping committed to "fiercely crack down on criminal offenses including hacking, telecom fraud, and violation of citizens' privacy."
2018: Ranked Most Powerful by Forbes
In 2018, Forbes ranked Xi Jinping as the most powerful and influential person in the world, replacing Vladimir Putin.
2018: Creation of a performance-review system for officials
In 2018, Xi Jinping created a performance-review system to give evaluations on officials on various measures, including loyalty.
2018: Removal of Presidential Term Limits
In 2018, Xi Jinping oversaw the removal of term limits for the presidency.
2018: Promise to Continue Reforms
In 2018, Xi Jinping promised to continue reforms but warned that nobody "can dictate to the Chinese people."
2018: Overhaul of CCP and State Bodies
In 2018, Xi Jinping's administration implemented a large overhaul of the structure of the CCP and state bodies.
2018: Commission for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms
In 2018, the Central Leading Group for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms was upgraded to a commission led by Xi.
2018: Constitutional Amendments and Xi's Reappointment
In 2018, the National People's Congress passed constitutional amendments, removing term limits for the president and vice president and reappointing Xi Jinping as president without term limits. Li Keqiang was reappointed premier.
2018: Trade war revives "self-reliance"
Since the outbreak of the trade war in 2018, Xi has revived calls for "self-reliance," especially on technology.
April 2019: All versions of Wikipedia were blocked.
In April 2019, during Xi Jinping's administration, all versions of Wikipedia were blocked, as part of the increased internet restrictions.
July 2019: YouGov Poll Results
A YouGov poll released in July 2019 indicated that about 22% of people in mainland China listed Xi Jinping as the person they admire the most.
November 2019: Leaked documents reveal Xi's orders for Xinjiang crackdown
In November 2019, leaked internal Chinese government documents revealed that Xi Jinping personally ordered a security crackdown in Xinjiang, advocating for the use of "all the weapons of the people's democratic dictatorship."
December 2019: Xi Named "People's Leader"
On 25 December 2019, the Politburo officially named Xi Jinping as "People's Leader" (人民领袖; rénmín lǐngxiù), a title previously only held by Mao Zedong.
2019: Drop in Uyghur birth rate
By 2019, a birth suppression campaign in Xinjiang led to a large drop in the Uyghur birth rate.
2019: Scaling back affirmative action
By 2019, the CCP had embraced assimilationist policies towards ethnic minorities, scaling back affirmative action in the country.
2019: "Xuexi Qiangguo" App Popularity
In 2019, "Xuexi Qiangguo", an app for teaching Xi Jinping Thought, became the most popular smartphone app in China.
January 2020: Presided over Zero-COVID Policy Onset
From January 2020, following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Xi Jinping initially presided over a zero-COVID policy.
January 2020: Xi comments on COVID-19 and orders efforts to curb spread
On January 20, 2020, Xi Jinping commented on the emerging COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan for the first time and ordered efforts to curb its spread.
September 2020: China's climate target announcement
In September 2020, Xi Jinping announced that China will strengthen its 2030 climate target, peak emissions before 2030, and aim to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
2020: Internment of 1.8 million people
By 2020, the Strike Hard Campaign Against Violent Terrorism included the detainment of 1.8 million people in internment camps, mostly Uyghurs and other minorities.
2020: Chen Xiaojiang appointed as head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission
In 2020, Chen Xiaojiang was appointed as head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, becoming the first Han Chinese head of the body since 1954.
2020: Li Keqiang on Poverty Levels
In 2020, Premier Li Keqiang cited the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), stating that China still had 600 million people living with less than 1000 yuan ($140) a month.
2020: Halt to Ant Group's IPO
In 2020, The Wall Street Journal reported that Xi Jinping ordered a halt to Ant Group's initial public offering (IPO).
2020: Oversaw Passage of National Security Law in Hong Kong
In 2020, Xi Jinping oversaw the passage of a national security law in Hong Kong, which clamped down on political opposition.
2020: Formulation of "Three Red Lines" Policy
In 2020, Xi Jinping's government formulated the "three red lines" policy aimed at deleveraging the heavily indebted property sector.
2020: Record Spending on R&D
In 2020, domestic spending on R&D significantly increased, surpassing the European Union (EU) and reaching a record $564 billion.
2020: National Security Law in Hong Kong
In 2020, the NPCSC passed a national security law in Hong Kong, expanding government control and restricting political opposition, seen as the culmination of Xi's efforts to integrate Hong Kong with the mainland.
May 2021: Three-Child Policy Introduced
In May 2021, the two-child policy was replaced with a three-child policy.
July 2021: Removal of Family Size Limits
In July 2021, all family size limits and penalties for exceeding them were removed.
September 2021: China will not build coal-fired power projects abroad
In September 2021, Xi Jinping announced that China will not build "coal-fired power projects abroad, which was said to be potentially "pivotal" in reducing emissions.
October 2021: Change to minority education rights
In October 2021, a wording that guaranteed the rights of minority children to be educated in their native language was scrapped and replaced with one that emphasized teaching the national language.
November 2021: CCP Adopts Historical Resolution
In November 2021, the CCP adopted a historical resolution during its sixth plenary session, promoting the terms Two Establishes and Two Upholds to unite the party around Xi's leadership.
2021: 100th Anniversary of the CCP Speech
During the 100th anniversary of the CCP in 2021, Xi Jinping emphasized the party's leadership as essential for China's national rejuvenation and the defining feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
2021: Politico and Morning Consult poll
In 2021, A poll by Politico and Morning Consult found that 5% of Americans have a favorable opinion of Xi, 38% unfavorable, 17% no opinion and 40%, a plurality, never hearing of him.
2021: Victory Over Extreme Poverty Declared
In 2021, Xi Jinping declared a "complete victory" over extreme poverty, claiming nearly 100 million people were lifted out of poverty under his tenure.
2021: Crackdown on Tech and Tutoring Sectors
In 2021, Xi Jinping directed a broad crackdown against the tech and tutoring sectors as part of promoting "common prosperity".
2021: Quoting the Yan'an Talks
In 2021, Xi Jinping quoted the Yan'an Talks during the opening ceremony of the 11th National Congress of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the 10th National Congress of the Chinese Writers Association, reinforcing his view that art should serve national goals.
2021: Property Sector Crisis
Since 2021, China has faced a property sector crisis, partially resulting from Xi Jinping's efforts to decrease the sector's role in the Chinese economy.
2021: Promotion of "Common Prosperity"
Since 2021, Xi Jinping has promoted the term "common prosperity," defining it as an "essential requirement of socialism" and using it to justify crackdowns on various sectors.
June 2022: Pan Yue appointed as head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission
In June 2022, Pan Yue, a Han Chinese, became the head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, and is reportedly holding assimilationist policies toward ethnic minorities.
July 2022: Xi visits Xinjiang
In July 2022, Xi Jinping visited Xinjiang, urging local officials to listen to the people's voices and preserve ethnic minority culture. He also praised the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.
July 2022: Xi and top leaders take local COVID-19 vaccines
On July 23, 2022, the National Health Commission reported that Xi Jinping and other top leaders have taken the local COVID-19 vaccines.
October 2022: Secured Third Term as CCP General Secretary
In October 2022, Xi Jinping secured a third term as CCP General Secretary, further consolidating his power.
October 2022: 20th National Congress of the CCP and Xi's Re-election
In October 2022, the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party resulted in amendments to the CCP constitution and the re-election of Xi Jinping as general secretary of the CCP and chairman of the CMC for a third term, further solidifying his power.
November 2022: Protests against China's COVID-19 policies
In November 2022, protests broke out against China's COVID-19 policies, triggered by a fire in Ürümqi, with some protesters demanding the end of Xi's and the CCP's rule.
December 2022: Easing of COVID-19 restrictions
In December 2022, China announced large-scale changes to its COVID-19 policy, including allowing quarantine at home for mild infections and reducing PCR testing.
December 2022: Shifted Towards COVID-19 Mitigation Strategy
In December 2022, Xi Jinping ultimately shifted from a zero-COVID policy towards a mitigation strategy.
2022: Shift in IPO Locations
As of 2022, Xi Jinping's administration has overseen a decrease in offshore IPOs by Chinese companies, with most taking place in Shanghai or Shenzhen.
2022: Increase in Private Sector Market Value
By 2022, the share of the market value of private sector firms in China's top listed companies increased to over 40%.
2022: Xi visits Hong Kong and swears in John Lee
In 2022, Xi Jinping visited Hong Kong during the 25th anniversary of the handover and swore in John Lee as chief executive.
March 2023: Re-elected State President for Third Term
In March 2023, Xi Jinping was re-elected as state president for a third term, solidifying his position as leader.
March 2023: Re-election as PRC President and Chairman
In March 2023, during the opening of the 14th National People's Congress, Xi Jinping was re-elected as the PRC president and chairman of the PRC Central Military Commission, while Li Qiang succeeded Li Keqiang as Premier.
August 2023: Xi visits Xinjiang and calls for tourism
In August 2023, Xi Jinping visited Xinjiang, stating the region was "no longer a remote area" and should open up more for tourism.
2023: Prosecution of Government Officials
As of 2023, approximately 2.3 million government officials have been prosecuted under Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.
2023: Economy at $17.8 Trillion
By 2023, China's economy had grown to $17.8 trillion, though growth slowed to 5.2%.
2023: Doubts About National Soccer Team
In 2023, Xi Jinping expressed uncertainty about the abilities of the national soccer team.
2023: Promotion of New Productive Forces
In 2023, Xi Jinping put forward new productive forces, referring to a new form of productive forces derived from continuous sci-tech breakthroughs and innovation.
2023: Unveiling the Global Civilisation Initiative
In 2023, Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Civilisation Initiative, calling for respecting diversity, advocating common values, valuing inheritance and innovation, and strengthening international exchanges.
2025: Planned soccer school completion
By 2025, the plan to set up 50,000 soccer schools in the country was planned to be completed.
2025: Made in China 2025 plan
Xi's administration has promoted Made in China 2025 plan that aims to make China self-reliant in key technologies
2030: Reference to China's 2030 climate target
In September 2020, Xi Jinping announced that China will strengthen its 2030 climate target, peak emissions before 2030, and aim to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
2060: Reference to China's 2060 carbon neutrality goal
In September 2020, Xi Jinping announced that China will strengthen its 2030 climate target, peak emissions before 2030, and aim to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
