When was Xi Jinping born and where did he grow up?
Xi Jinping was born on the 15th of June 1953 in Beijing. He grew up in Liangjiahe Village, located in Yanchuan County, Shaanxi Province, from 1969 to 1976.
Questions about Xi Jinping
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What dates mark Xi Jinping's rise to power as China's leader?
Xi Jinping became general secretary of the Communist Party on the 15th of November 2012 after the 18th Party National Congress. He was elected president of China on the 14th of March 2013 during the first session of the 12th National People's Congress.
How many officials were prosecuted under Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign by 2023?
As of 2023, approximately 2.3 million government officials have been prosecuted under Xi Jinping's nationwide anti-corruption campaign. This effort targeted both high-ranking officials known as tigers and ordinary functionaries known as flies.
What economic changes occurred in China between 2012 and 2025 under Xi Jinping?
China's economy grew from CN¥54.8 trillion in 2012 to CN¥140.2 trillion in 2024 under Xi Jinping. The nominal GDP per capita increased from CN¥40,431 in 2012 to CN¥99,665 in 2025 while nearly 100 million people were lifted out of poverty by 2021.
When did Xi Jinping announce the Belt and Road Initiative and what does it cover?
Xi Jinping announced the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013 as a global infrastructure project encompassing much of Africa and Eurasia. It became central to Chinese foreign policy as the largest infrastructure investment by a great power since the Marshall Plan.