Italian edition of Xi Jinping's governance works launched in Rome
The Italian edition of the third volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" was unveiled in Rome on Thursday, alongside the China-Italy Symposium on State Governance, drawing about 150 representatives from diverse sectors of both countries.
Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), delivers a speech at the launch event for the Italian edition of the third volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" in Rome, Italy, Nov. 13, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Chang Bo, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), attended the event and delivered a speech. He said that the new volume, along with the previously released Italian editions of the first two volumes, opens a new window for Italian readers to learn about China in their native language.
Chang noted that the English editions of the fourth and fifth volumes would also be provided to audiences in Italy, and that translation work for the Italian editions of those volumes is being expedited.
He also briefed attendees on the recent fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Chang said the session's proposals for China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) affirm the country's commitment to expanding high-level opening-up and sharing opportunities and development with all other countries.
Vinicio Peluffo, president of the Italian parliamentary association Friends of China, delivers a speech at the launch event for the Italian edition of the third volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" in Rome, Italy, Nov. 13, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Speaking at the event, Vinicio Peluffo, president of the Italian parliamentary association Friends of China (Amici della Cina), said the book provides a valuable opportunity for Italian readers to understand China's development path.
Jia Guide, Chinese ambassador to Italy, delivers a speech at the launch event for the Italian edition of the third volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" in Rome, Italy, Nov. 13, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Chinese Ambassador to Italy Jia Guide said the book helps Italian readers understand China's strategic direction in the new era, the governance approach of the CPC, the pathway to China's high-quality development, and China's sense of responsibility as a major country.
Pino Arlacchi, former U.N. under-secretary-general, delivers a speech at the launch event for the Italian edition of the third volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" in Rome, Italy, Nov. 13, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Pino Arlacchi, former U.N. under-secretary-general, said that the book reflected President Xi Jinping's extraordinary leadership in guiding China's high-quality development, adding that he expected to see more Italian businesses and individuals to visit China and experience its development.
The Italian edition of the third volume of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" is unveiled at a launch event in Rome, Italy, Nov. 13, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Following the launch ceremony, experts from both nations held a seminar on state governance, discussing topics including China-Italy cooperation, China-EU relations, and mutual learning among civilizations.
Chinese and Italian experts engage in a discussion on state governance and cooperation, in Rome, Italy, Nov. 13, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
The volume was jointly translated and published by CICG's Foreign Languages Press and Italy's Giunti Editore S.P.A. The "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" series has been translated into 44 languages and published in more than 180 countries and regions.