Hello and welcome to the 43rd issue of Beijing Review.  

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COVER STORY 

Gateway to Growth, looks at the success of Xiamen Special Economic Zone, and its pioneering beginnings to its success story of high-quality development and enterprising spirit. President Xi Jinping was the leader of the blueprint for the reform and opening-up campaign there and continued to contribute to Xiamen’s development as Fujian’s governor.

WORLD 

Looking into the Future, analyzes the October meeting between President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Together, the two leaders set the tone for the development of future bilateral ties, especially since the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries is in 2020.

NATION 

The Power of Thought, looks at how President Xi Jinping’s book on development and governance provides a window on the processes that underpin China’s renewal. The book that compiles more than 200 short essays written by President Xi when he was serving in Zhejiang Province was recently released in English and German and it discusses issues of governance, policy-making and harmonious development.

Copyedited by Pamela Tobey 

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