An important window for observation and perception of contemporary China

Yesterday the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opened in Beijing. At this momentous and auspicious moment, I am honour to introduce the book Xi Jinping, The Governance of China to my Bahraini friends.

China’s reform and opening-up have been continuing for nearly four decades and have made remarkable achievements, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in late 2012. In the past few years, the China’s average annual economic growth was 7.2 percent accompanied by 2 percent inflation rate. China made the biggest contribution to the global growth averaging at 30 percent annually during the 2013-2016 period. Such achievements accomplished by China have benefited from the“Chinese road”.

The book, Xi Jinping, The Governance of China, expounds China’s development ideals and path and domestic and foreign policies, and systematically presents the new governing philosophy and strategies of Chinese President Xi Jinping, responses key concerns of the international community towards contemporary China issues, and opens an important window for observation and perception of contemporary China.

In this book, president Xi Jinping answers these questions: where China has come, where China is going, and what kind of road the people of China will take in pursuit of development. The President explores China’s time-honoured cultural tradition, unique historical mission and complex national condition, and points out that China will inevitably follow a development path that is suitable to the country, or in the words of “wear the shoes that fit”. And what fits China is socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Reading this book, readers will also be able to learn about President Xi’s propositions and philosophy on regional and international affairs, to know about China’s views and solutions on global issues, to understand China’s sense of responsibility as a member of the international community, to appreciate how the Chinese Dream and the world’s dream go hand in hand, to participate to build the community of shared future for mankind under the principle of “extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits”.

Now with the Arabic and English versions of Xi’s book, Arabic-speaking or English-speaking readers can better learn about the dreams and aspirations of the Chinese nation and understand the relations between China and the world. Particularly the book will help Bahraini and Mid-East readers better know China, experience China, and understand China.

China and Bahrain have been enjoying traditional good relations. This cooperation on the social-cultural front also has maintained good momentum of development. I hope and believe that the circulation of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China in Bahrain will help further promote mutual learning, mutual reference and mutual improvement between the peoples of our two countries and bring them more benefits and contribute to the world.

In conclusion, let us continue to work together to outline a new vision and write a new chapter for China-Bahrain relations.

(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.)