Xi Jinping's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Xi Jinping. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
1983: Agricultural Structure Adjustment in Zhengding
In 1983, Zhengding adjusted its agricultural structure, leading to a significant increase in farmers' incomes.
1984: Farmers' Incomes Increased in Zhengding
In 1984, farmers' incomes in Zhengding significantly increased, solving the county's economic issues.
2017: Named Most Powerful Person by The Economist
In 2017, The Economist named Xi Jinping the most powerful person in the world.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
