Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Xi Jinping is the current General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and the President of the People's Republic of China. He has been in power since 2012.
Related terms
共产党 (Gòngchǎndǎng) - Communist Party: The ruling political party in China.
主席 (Zhǔxí) - Chairman/President: Refers to the leader or head of an organization or country.
政治家 (Zhèngzhìjiā) - Politician: An individual involved in politics who holds public office or influences government policies.