Xi Jinping’s Biography, Nationality,Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle And Hobbies
Biography
Xi Jinping is a Chinese politician who has served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CCP) and President of China since 2012. He is also the Chairman of the Central Military Commission. Xi is considered the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong.
Xi was born in Beijing in 1953 to Xi Zhongxun, a prominent CCP official, and Qi Xin, a teacher. He grew up during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution. And was sent to work in the countryside as a teenager. After the Cultural Revolution ended. Xi returned to Beijing and also studied chemistry at Tsinghua University. He joined the CCP in 1974. And began working his way up the party ladder.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Xi held various positions in provincial governments. Most notably in Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. He also gained a reputation as a pragmatic and reform-minded leader. In 2002, he was appointed mayor of Shanghai, China’s largest city. He held this position until 2007. When he was appointed Vice President of China.
In 2012, Xi was elected General Secretary of the CCP. Thus making him the country’s top leader. He has also since consolidated his power, cracking down on corruption. And dissent and increasing China’s military power and also influence on the global stage.
Nationality
Chinese
Age
69 years old (as of October 2023)
Properties
Xi Jinping is also believed to own a number of assets. Including a villa in Beijing, a yacht, a private jet, and a collection of luxury watches.
Weight
170 lbs (77 kg)
Height
5’10” (178 cm)
Records
- Oversaw China’s economic growth to become the world’s second-largest economy
- Also Launched the Belt and Road Initiative, a massive infrastructure project. That aims to connect China with Europe and Africa
- And also Cracked down on corruption within the CCP
- As well as Increased China’s military power and influence on the global stage
Lifestyle
Xi Jinping avoids public attention and also keeps his personal life out of the spotlight.
Hobbies
Xi Jinping is also an avid reader and enjoys Chinese calligraphy. He is also a fan of traditional Chinese opera and Peking duck.
Xi Jinping is a complex and controversial figure. He is a powerful and ambitious leader who has transformed China into a major global power. However, he has also been criticized for his authoritarian style of government and his crackdown on human rights.
