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Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (English-Chinese Version)

by Xi Jinping
RM55.54 MYR
Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (English-Chinese Version)
Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (English-Chinese Version)

Bilingual exposition of China's governance by Xi.

If you're intrigued by Chinese politics or studying either English or Chinese language, this book is noteworthy for its bilingual presentation. Reading Xi Jinping's speeches and writings not only gives you language practice but also offers unique insights into the workings of China's political scene, directly from its paramount leader. This makes it as educational as it is practical, for both language enhancement and political understanding.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (English-Chinese Version)

by Xi Jinping
RM55.54 MYR
ISBN: 9781503242036
Authors: Xi Jinping
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Date of Publication: 2014-11-14
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Economics, Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Theory, Biography, Political Science, History, Biography, Politics, Politics, Asia
Goodreads rating: 3.51
(rated by 378 readers)
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Bilingual exposition of China's governance by Xi.

If you're intrigued by Chinese politics or studying either English or Chinese language, this book is noteworthy for its bilingual presentation. Reading Xi Jinping's speeches and writings not only gives you language practice but also offers unique insights into the workings of China's political scene, directly from its paramount leader. This makes it as educational as it is practical, for both language enhancement and political understanding.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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