Xi Jinping is the President of the People's Republic of China, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission—making him China’s top leader across state, party, and military sectors. Born on June 15, 1953, in Beijing, Xi is the son of Xi Zhongxun, a veteran revolutionary and former vice premier.
He rose through the ranks of the Communist Party, holding various regional leadership positions before becoming Vice President in 2008. Xi became President on March 14, 2013, at the age of 59. Since taking office, he has consolidated power, launched wide-reaching anti-corruption campaigns, and promoted a more assertive domestic and foreign policy. In 2018, term limits for the presidency were removed, allowing Xi to remain in office indefinitely. He secured a third term as President in 2023.