This is the inside story of Xi Jinping’s New-Era China. It focuses on President Xi Jinping’s thoughts, philosophies and policies and covers Xi’s leadership in detail. China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong, Xi set forth his domestic priorities: poverty alleviation and common prosperity, environmental protection and national security; his international strategies: the Belt and Road Initiative and Global Initiatives in Development, Security, Civilisation and Governance; and his military/defence commitments to safeguard “sovereignty” and protect “territorial integrity.” Xi’s anti-corruption campaign is relentless. To understand China today, one must understand Xi’s grand vision—“The Chinese Dream” —“the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” which is said to be achieved by advancing “Chinese modernization” via “high-quality development,” “new quality productive forces,” and “indigenous innovation” in science and technology. China”s “complete socialist modernization” is described by six aspirational adjectives: prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious, and beautiful—to be realized by mid-century, 2049 being the 100thanniversary of the People’s Republic of China. This book explores in depth the overpowering role of the Communist Party of China, the CPC, in the development of China, including the CPC’s governance system, economic and social policies, and diplomatic and military strategies. It outlines the roles of China’s senior leaders running China directly under President Xi. How China’s leaders think and how they implement their policies are indeed the ‘inside story’ presented by one who has closely observed China for 35 years from ground zero. It is a view not normally seen in the international media, which, while focusing on China’s real problems, under report the country’s real achievements, challenges and concerns. The insights are enlightening and revealing for those who need or want to know the real China.

Following the October 2024 meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi, their first formal meeting in five years, India-China relations will develop and India-China business will expand—and India must learn more about China in general and Xi Jinping in particular.