The English edition of a book of President Xi Jinping's quotations with accompanying commentary was launched in New Delhi on Jan. 10, on the sidelines of the 24th World Book Fair in the Indian capital.

The book, entitled "Xi Jinping Wit and Vision – Selected Quotations and Commentary", highlighted keywords in the president's major speeches since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and illustrated their implied meanings and theoretical value.

President Xi frequently uses analogies and storytelling to express profound truths in his speech. His colloquial, straightforward language clarifies ideas that many find puzzling, and his quotations from China's traditional culture well summarize his topics and expound his proposition. His speeches express wisdom in simple language that packs a powerful, penetrating punch.

At its launch ceremony, Lu Cairong, vice president of the China International Publishing Group (CIPG), lauded for the launch of its English version which enables foreign readers to understand Chinese culture and President Xi's way of governance through simple and vivid language.

Liu Jingsong, minister at Chinese embassy in India, noted that China-India friendship will be boosted if more Indian people know about China through reading this book.

The book is composed of four sections: Overview, Imagery and Metaphors, Everyday Saying, and Quotations from the Classics.

The English edition published by Foreign Languages Press in cooperation with SJTU Press followed its Chinese version that hit the market in late 2014.

The Chinese version is edited by Chen Xixi, distinguished professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and a senior researcher of Marxism.

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