Speech
by Ambassador Qi Zhenhong at the
China-Sri
Lanka Readers Forum on Xi Jinping:
The
Governance of China(Volume V)
(3rd July 2026 14:00PM,
Hilton Colombo)
Hon. Hu Kaihong, Deputy Head of Central
Office of Cultural and Ethical Progress of China,
Hon. Jagath Wickramaratne, Speaker of
the Parliament of Sri Lanka,
Hon.Madhura Senevirathne, Deputy
Minister of Education and Higher Education,
Hon. Yu Tao, Vice President of China
International Communications Group,
Hon. G. Weerasinghe, General Secretary of
the Communist Party of Sri Lanka,
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and
Gentlemen, Friends,
Good afternoon! It is a great honor to
gather here with you today for the China-Sri Lanka Readers Forum on Xi Jinping:
The Governance of China(Volume V). Together, we will jointly explore the
profound theoretical insights and rich practical achievements of this book. I would
like to extend warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, and express my
heartfelt gratitude to friends from all walks of life who have long been caring
for and supporting China and China-Sri Lanka relations.
Just now, Hon. Hu Kaihong delivered an
in-depth and systematic exposition of the core tenets and rich essence of Xi
Jinping: The Governance of China(Volume V), with a focus on China-Sri Lanka
cooperation and exchanges. I believe that everyone here has gained a deeper
understanding of the stances, viewpoints, as well as methods contained therein.
Hon. Yu Tao will provide further elaboration later. I would like to take this
opportunity to share a few reflections from my own study.
This work demonstrates that Xi Jinping
Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is broad and
profound, while keeping pace with the times. This thought is
the Marxism of contemporary China and of the 21st century. It embodies the
finest of the Chinese culture and the Chinese spirit of our times, serving as a
scientific guide for our endeavors to build a great country and advance
national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization. Meanwhile,
it has made a global contribution to people of all countries in enhancing
cultural exchanges and mutual learning, jointly pursuing modernization, and
addressing the common challenges confronting humanity.
The Volumes I to IV systematically reflect
the development trajectory and key content of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism
with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Since the publication, the series
have drawn widespread attention and sparked strong responses, playing a vital
role in helping the international community gain a comprehensive and accurate
understanding of China’s path, China’s governance, and China’s philosophy. The
Volume V, sharing the same origins with the preceding volumes, stands as an
authoritative work that systematically presents the latest achievements of Xi
Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. It
vividly presents new strategies, new perspectives, new assertions, and new
requirements for advancing Chinese modernization, and elucidates the governance
experience of the Communist Party of China—such as putting people first,
deepening reform and opening up, and upholding fundamental principles while
breaking new ground. It helps countries around the world further grasp
the“intellectual key”to understanding a real China and enables them to
accurately decode the secret of how China’s governance has succeeded.
This work articulates China’s latest
approaches to grasping the major trend and following the right path to address
global challenges. Nowadays, the international landscape is
witnessing turbulence and transformation. Against this backdrop, the Volume V
offers a profound elaboration on the rich connotations and practical
achievements of the vision of building a community with a shared future for
humanity. It further provides a scientific answer to the pressing questions of
how to respond to a changing world. It also charts the progress of the Global
Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global
Civilization Initiative in building a better world. Furthermore, it fully
demonstrates China’s broad vision and sense of responsibility in bringing new
momentum and new opportunities to the world through its own new development.
Following the publication of the Volume V, President Xi Jinping put forward the
Global Governance Initiative at the SCO Tianjin Summit, advocating for building
a more just and equitable global governance system. The four major global
initiatives, interwoven and organically integrated, light the way forward for a
world searching for direction and contribute China’s wisdom and solutions to
building a shared future of prosperity and well-being for all.
This work provides new inspiration and
guidance for the continued development, revitalization, and win-win cooperation
of China and Sri Lanka. The China-Sri Lanka friendship,
spanning over two thousand years, has always remained deep-rooted and
flourishing. As China forges ahead along the new journey of building a great
country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese
modernization, Sri Lanka is also striving to boost economic development,
improve people’s livelihoods, and realize the vision of “a thriving nation, a
beautiful life.” The guiding principles and practical pathways set forth in the
Volume V on deepening reform comprehensively, expanding high-standard
opening-up, achieving high-quality development, and pursuing Belt and Road
cooperation provide useful reference and inspiration for Sri Lanka. These
contents also outline a new horizon for the two countries to join hands in
advancing modernization and achieving common prosperity. Next year will mark
the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and
Sri Lanka. China stands ready to continue working alongside Sri Lanka, further
strengthen the synergy of development strategies, and deepen exchanges and
cooperation in areas such as port economy, modern agriculture, digital economy,
new energy, and poverty reduction. With our joint efforts, we can paint a more
magnificent picture of building a China-Sri Lanka community with a shared
future.
The Volume V belongs not only to China,
but also to the world. It records the exploration and practice of an ancient
civilization striding toward modernization, and it carries the reflections and
sense of responsibility of a major country for the future of humanity. I am
confident that Volume V will become a window for people from all walks of life
in Sri Lanka to understand China in the new era. Let us build consensus through
dialogue, enlighten one another through mutual learning, and forge the future
through cooperation. Together, we can build a China-Sri Lanka community with a
shared future, bringing greater benefits to our two peoples!
In
conclusion, I wish this Readers Forum a complete success!Thank you all!