On December 1, 2025, Nairobi buzzed as around 200 participants gathered for the China-Kenya Readers Forum in the capital city. The spotlight? The English edition of the fifth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China 📖✨
Co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, the Chinese mainland's State Council Information Office and China International Communications Group, the event brought together scholars, media pros and policy movers to explore key themes from Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in a way that's easy to grasp.
Hassan Omar Hassan, secretary-general of Kenya’s United Democratic Alliance, called the volume “a template many countries can adapt,” noting its focus on socio-economic transformation. 🤝🌍
Mo Gaoyi, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the State Council Information Office, highlighted how all five volumes trace China’s modernization path and historic milestones, offering fresh ideas for Global South nations building their own growth stories.
Kenya’s cabinet secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, said the forum deepened Kenya’s grasp of practical results from Chinese modernization and its global significance—especially around tech, trade and poverty reduction. 💡📈
Discussions covered China-Kenya governance experiences, the Belt and Road Initiative, China-Africa cooperation, poverty alleviation, and cultural exchanges. Attendees also received copies of the new English edition, ready to spread the ideas across campuses and think tanks.
As young pros in South and Southeast Asia, you’ll find inspiration here too! Whether you’re into digital startups, sustainable policies or cultural projects, the forum shows how sharing ideas across borders can fuel innovation and social impact. Let’s stay curious and keep building bridges! 🌐🤘
Stay tuned for more updates on how China-Africa exchanges are shaping global trends—and maybe find your next big idea in Volume 5!
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Kenya holds forum on 5th volume of Xi Jinping's governance works
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