BEIJING, Dec. 8 (INP): Major publishing houses from 16 countries including Pakistan have signed memorandums with the Foreign Languages Press (FLP) to translate and publish the second volume of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s book on GOOD governance. It was published in both Chinese and English languages last month. The second volume of “Xi Jinping. The new volume collects 99 of Xi’s speeches, conversations, instructions and letters, as well as 29 photos of the Chinese leader between Aug. 18, 2014 and Sept. 29, 2017. The articles are divided into 17 topics, and the book adds some annotations. The second volume depicts the practices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee with Xi at the core in uniting and leading Chinese people to uphold and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics in a new era. It also reflects the development and main contents of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The new book provides Chinese wisdom and solution to developing a community with a shared future for mankind, as well as in promoting peace and development, according to the FLP statement. The newly-published volume is expected to help the international community better understand Xi’s thought, and the path, theory, system and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics, it said. The first volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” has sold 6.6 million copies in 24 languages around the world since it was published in 2014. Meanwhile, foreign political and business leaders participating in the 2017 Global Fortune Forum in Guangzhou have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s book on state governance as a “strong explanation” of China’s rise, noting that the book will promote Chinese dreams around the globe. “I think the book is quite important given the significant rise of China and its re-emergence as a global power. People need to understand what the priorities are of the leadership of the Communist Party of China, as well as their future intentions,” Andrew John Robb, former Australian Trade Minister, told People’s Daily Online. “It’s not only about [China’s] economic management and trade, but also other issues, and Xi’s book is a good contribution to [this cause],” he added. Published in both Chinese and English on Nov. 7, the second volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” is also in the process of being translated and published in other languages including French, Russian, and Spanish. The 566-page book contains excerpts from 79 speeches, talks, and interviews by Xi, along with a rich assortment of photographs, according to Xinhua. The second volume depicts the practices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee with Xi at the core in uniting and leading Chinese people to uphold and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics in a new era. It also reflects the development and main contents of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. INP/J/AH