Xi Jinping Highlights ‘Putting People First’ in Upcoming Qiushi Journal Article
An article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, focusing on the principle of putting the people first, is set to be published on Monday. The piece will appear in the seventh issue of this year’s Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.
Titled “Putting the People First,” the article is a compilation of excerpts from Xi’s speeches and writings spanning from November 2012 to December 2023. It underscores the central role of the people in China’s development and the fundamental political stance of the CPC.
“The people are the creators of history and the true heroes,” Xi emphasizes. The article highlights the original aspiration and mission of Chinese Communists: to pursue happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation.
Xi reiterates that standing on the people’s side distinguishes a Marxist political party from other political parties. “Everything the Party does is to realize, safeguard, and advance the fundamental interests of the greatest possible majority of the people,” he writes.
The article lauds the people as the decisive force in building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects. It emphasizes a people-centered development philosophy, asserting the importance of ensuring that the gains of modernization benefit all people fairly.
Calling for more notable and substantive progress in promoting common prosperity for all, Xi’s article serves as a guiding document for China’s ongoing development efforts. It reinforces the commitment to ensuring that every step of progress contributes to the well-being of the entire population.
