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The preface introduces Zhou Xinmin's book on Xi Jinping's governance philosophy, emphasizing the development of a systematic approach to address China's modernization and socialism under Xi's leadership. It highlights the book's focus on core leadership capabilities as the foundation of governance and its role in guiding CPC members and officials to understand and implement Xi's political thought. The preface also outlines the book's structure and its intended impact on the CPC's governance education and the future of China's national rejuvenation.

This chapter introduces the transformative governance of Xi Jinping since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012, highlighting his leadership qualities, political vision, and the resulting domestic and international progress of China. It emphasizes the development of a new theoretical framework called 'leadership capabilities,' which defines the essential skills and qualities required for effective governance and aims to guide officials in achieving the Chinese Dream. The chapter also situates Xi's leadership as central to both the CPC's success and China's future development on the global stage.

The chapter emphasizes the critical role of strong, capable leadership in China's historical and contemporary success, highlighting the Chinese Communist Party's (CPC) governance as central to national stability and prosperity. It stresses the need to cultivate officials who embody firm belief, competence, integrity, and close ties with the people to realize the Chinese Dream and the Two Centenary Goals. Xi Jinping's leadership is presented as the guiding force for modernizing governance and achieving the revitalization of the Chinese nation despite domestic and international challenges.

This postscript by Zhou Xinmin reflects on his lifelong dedication to understanding leadership and governance, inspired by historical figures and his patriotic commitment to China's development. He introduces his concept of 'core capabilities' of leaders, developed through extensive research, and highlights Xi Jinping as a contemporary exemplar of these qualities, emphasizing the importance of studying and disseminating Xi's governance philosophies to contribute to China's modernization and the realization of the Chinese Dream.