The recent publication of ‘Xi Jinping and Frontline Workers’ marks a significant moment for understanding leadership’s ties to China’s labor backbone. Produced by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and distributed widely by China Workers Publishing House, the book resonates deeply with its focus on authentic worker interactions.
Featuring 23 comprehensive transcripts, it documents Xi Jinping’s engagements from his Zhengding days in Hebei, across Fujian, Zhejiang, Shanghai, to Beijing’s corridors of power. These vignettes highlight his persistent presence among everyday heroes.
Xi traversed rugged construction areas, humming factories, underground mines, and vibrant docks, tuning into workers’ voices on conditions, challenges, and dreams. He responded with empathy, meeting needs and spurring them to pioneering efforts.
A beacon for Party workers, the book unpacks Xi’s philosophy of serving the people, affirming his lifelong allegiance to labor’s upliftment.
It reinforces the pivotal idea that a fully developed socialist China emerges from the combined resolve, smarts, and sweat of millions of workers. In doing so, it honors their legacy in advancing the Chinese dream of renewal and prosperity.