Xi Jinping's Pets

Xi Jinping is a towering figure in contemporary Chinese politics, well known for his tenure as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, the nation’s paramount leader.

Jinping’s journey to political prominence started in the early 1980s when he held various leadership roles in the provinces of Fujian and Zhejiang. These positions offered him first-hand insights into the challenges and complexities of regional administration. His pragmatic and hands-on approach to problem-solving significantly elevated the regions’ economic performance. This successful tenure played a vital part in propelling him to the national stage. His political tenure reached its pinnacle in 2012 when he was elected the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, effectively becoming the country’s top leader.

Throughout his leadership, Xi Jinping’s connections with other world leaders have been central to his international influence. His strategic engagement with Barack Obama, the then President of the United States, resulted in a landmark agreement on climate change in 2014, setting a precedent for global collaboration on environmental issues. In Russia, his connection with President Vladimir Putin has consistently strengthened Sino-Russian relations, culminating in a shared vision of a new type of great power relations. Other notable relationships include his association with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has involved complex negotiations on border disputes, and his rapport with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, which has driven significant economic partnerships. In the world of technology, Jinping’s collaboration with business magnates such as Jack Ma of Alibaba and Elon Musk of Tesla, has facilitated a wave of technological innovation within China.

Over the course of his career, Xi Jinping has received various distinctions and titles reflecting his leadership and influence. For instance, in 2017, the Communist Party of China enshrined “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era” into the party’s constitution, a distinction only paralleled by Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. Additionally, the World Economic Forum honoured him as the “Architect of the New World Economy” in 2017.

While Xi Jinping’s work doesn’t directly involve animal advocacy, his tenure has seen increased environmental protection measures, including the expansion of the nation’s nature reserve system. This effort indirectly aids the conservation of several endangered species, including the iconic Giant Panda, which was removed from the endangered list during his leadership.