Xi Jinping's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 11, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Xi Jinping. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Xi Jinping is the 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 (PRC).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

July 1983: Initiated Development Projects in Zhengding

In July 1983, as the secretary of the CCP Zhengding County Committee, Xi Jinping initiated development projects, including "Nine Articles of Zhengding talents", Changshan Park, Longxing Temple restoration, a tourism company, Rongguo Mansion, and Zhengding Table Tennis Base. He also secured 3.5 million yuan to build Rongguo Mansion, significantly boosting the county's tourism industry.

September 1984: Highlighted Strategic Vision

In September 1984, during a briefing session, Xi Jinping's strategic vision and comprehensive understanding of Zhengding County's development were highlighted.

1984: Farmers' Income Increased

In 1984, farmers' incomes in Zhengding increased significantly, thoroughly solving the county's economic issues.

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 by the 18th Central Committee of the CCP.

2012: Increase of private sector firms market value

From 2012 to 2022, the share of the market value of private sector firms in China's top listed companies increased from 10% to over 40%.

March 2013: Elected President of China

On 14 March 2013, Xi Jinping was elected president in a confirmation vote by the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing, replacing Hu Jintao. On 17 March, he met with the chief executive of Hong Kong, CY Leung. Within hours of his election, Xi discussed cyber security and North Korea with U.S. President Barack Obama over the phone.

2015: Launch of battle against poverty

In 2015, Xi Jinping launched the battle against poverty, which concluded by 2021. He declared a "complete victory" over extreme poverty.

2017: Named most powerful person in the world by The Economist

In 2017, The Economist named Xi Jinping the most powerful person in the world.

2018: Ranked most powerful person in the world by Forbes

In 2018, Forbes ranked Xi Jinping as the most powerful and influential person in the world, replacing Vladimir Putin.

December 2019: Xi named "People's Leader"

On December 25, 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.