Marking a key moment in Chinese political discourse, the fifth edition of Qiushi Journal—set for release on March 1 and backed by the CPC Central Committee—will showcase an article by Xi Jinping, CPC chief, state president, and Central Military Commission head. Sourced from his addresses between late 2012 and 2025, the title ‘Let the Desire, Courage, and Ability to Take Responsibility Become the Prevailing Trend’ packs a punch on leadership ethos.
Hard graft forges nations; idle talk undermines them, Xi writes, linking this to the urgent task of manifesting the 20th National Congress’s master plan. Leaders must surge forward with resolve, confronting a gauntlet of major challenges, risks, blockages, and tensions that define this pivotal era.
Responsibility isn’t optional—it’s the bedrock of political character and administrative duty. The article lambasts officials who occupy posts without work, wield power without answerability, or pursue glory sans impact, calling for a sea change in official mindset.
As China pursues its great rejuvenation, Xi’s Qiushi piece emerges as a roadmap for cadres, urging a trend where bold, capable responsibility-taking drives collective success and national advancement.