Xi’s Leadership Journey And Vision For China’s Future: Lesson For Pakistan Leadership ‘Void

Abstract

Xi Jinping is spearheading the third revolution in the history of modern China to earn it a global status. The first revolution led by Mao brought qualitative shift in the political system of China in 1949. The second was launched by Deng Xiaoping when the country grew economically after initiating much required reforms. Xi has brought about shift in China’s approach to governance, global affairs, and economic development, presenting new vision for China’s future. He initiated internal accountability. He quitted the risk aversive approach of his predecessors on foreign policy front and headed China on assertive path. The reasons behind this Change are the personality and leadership which were shaped by his trajectory to power. He rose from the grassroot through the rank of Communist party of China, experiencing resilience pathway. This paper deals with Xi early life, his educational career, his political journey, and his vison for China’s future. Furthermore, it provides lessons to the leadership crisis in Pakistan. Though, there is a stark difference between the political system of China and Pakistan, but the leadership role is critical for any state with any system of governance at the time of transformation and take off. Pakistan has been grappled with multiple crisis, calling for dedicated and visionary leadership that can steer the country in time of mounting challenges.