Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China （CPC） in 2012， the CPC Central Committee， with Xi Jinping at the core， has united all the Party members and the people of China， and led them to historic achievements and transformation in managing the country's affairs. Socialism with Ctunese characteristics has entered a new era. Xijinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era was incorporated into the Constitution of the Communist Party of China as a guiding principle as decided at the 19th CPC National Congress in 2017， and into the Constitution of the People's Republic of China through a constitutional amendment passed at the First Session of the 13th National People's Congress in 2018. These represent another timely update of the guiding ideology of the CPC and the countryXijinping is the prinapal founder of the Thought on Scialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. While working in Zhejiang Province on the eastern coast of China， he developed farsighted ideas on subjects such as general reform， innovative， coordinated， green， open and inclusive development， the rule of law， Chinese culture， soaal stability， and Party building， and put many of these ideas to the test. He also formulated some major policies like the "Eight Strengths and Eight Measures Strategy." All these proved to be effective theoretical and practical innovations in socialism with Chinese characteristics at the provincial level.This book is a collection of the 232 essays written by Xi Jinping for Zhejiang Daity's column "Zhejiang， China： A New Vision for Development" between February 2003 and March 2007. Unadorned， insightful and clear， these articles reflect his deliberations on how to apply the Central Committee's decisions and plans to Zhejiang's practical context， and his ideas on promoting balanced social and economic development in Zhejiang. They are masterpieces in the use of Marxist stances， opinions and methods to observe， analyze and solve problems.The Chinese edition of the book， first published in August 2007 and reprinted in November 2013， has aroused great interest among readers. To help the international community to know more about Xi Jinping and better understand China and the CPC in the current age， the FOfeign Languages Press and Zhejiang People's Publishing House are jointly publishing multiple language editions of the book. For the convenience of international readers， some articles in the foreign language editions have been appended with useful endrtotes.
Field Research Must Incorporate "Depth， Pragmatism， Thoroughness， Accuracy， and Efficacy"
Officials Cannot Be Cultivated like Greenhouse Plants
Seek a Clear Conscience Before the People Rather than Personal Power
Prioritize Support for People in Difficulties
The Road Lies Before Us
Theoretical Study Requires Three Perspectives
Establish Five Noble Sentiments
Uphold Major Principles and Be Flexible in Minor Matters
Cultural Works Should Also Have "Box Office Value"
Officials Should Not Be Misled into Focusing Exclusively on "Governance by Ballot"
Cast the Net Wider when Bringing in New Personnel
Drought Relief Must Focus on the People
Environmental Protection Requires Voluntary and Conscious Action
Private Capital Has Great Potential
It's Better to Walk on Two Legs
Do Good Things in the Right Way
Think Boldly but Seek Evidence Carefully in Pilot Programs
Strive to Create a "Creditworthy Zhejiang"
Strengthen the Preservation of West Lake Cultural Heritage
We Need a Global Vision and Strategic Thinking
Strengthen Unity
Orchestrate a Multitude of Voices into a Symphony
Perform a Well-Coordinated "Duet Dance"
Select the Worthy and Capable Through Multiple Pairs of Eyes
Informal Remarks Reveal Whether the People Are Satisfied After an Official Leaves Office
