Chinese President Xi Jinping was born on 15 June 1953 and is 70 years old. His father, Xi Zhongxun, was a veteran revolutionary and prominent political figure. His mother, Qi Xin, also played an important role in the communist revolution.
Xi’s wife, Peng Liyuan, is a well-known Chinese folk singer and performer. Xi Jinping’s childhood was marked by notable turbulence due to the political instability during the 1960s and 70s. At the age of 15, Xi was sent to work in the rural village of Liangjiahe, where he lived in a cave house and laboured alongside villagers for seven years.
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Xi Jinping has shown a strong commitment to alleviating poverty and fighting corruption throughout his tenure. Over the past few decades, China has implemented various policies and initiatives to reduce poverty and improve the lives of its citizens. These efforts have resulted in hundreds of millions of people being lifted out of poverty,
Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government has launched a high-profile anti-corruption campaign targeting both high-ranking and low-level officials. The campaign, aimed at rooting out corruption at all levels of government and society, has resulted in the investigation and punishment of numerous officials, sending a strong message that corruption will not be tolerated in China.
*Lisa Pan is with China Academy.
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