# Xi Jinping

_General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012 (born 1953)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-18

> Xi Jinping is a Chinese politician who is the paramount leader of China. He has served as the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and chairman of the Party Central Military Commission (CMC) since 2012, and as the president of China and chairman of the State Central Military Commission since 2013.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 June 1953 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Beijing ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P19))
- **Citizenship:** People's Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P27))
- **Occupation:** statesperson; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P106))
- **Political party:** Chinese Communist Party (since January 1974) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P102))
- **Education:** Tsinghua University; Beijing Bayi School; Beijing 101 Middle School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P69))
- **Spouse:** Peng Liyuan; Ke Lingling ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of the People's Republic of China (since 14 March 2013); Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China (since 14 March 2013); General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (since 15 November 2012); Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party (since 15 November 2012); Vice President of the People's Republic of China (15 March 2008 – 14 March 2013); President of the Central Party School of the Chinese Communist Party (22 December 2007 – 15 January 2013); member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (since 22 October 2007); First Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (22 October 2007 – 15 November 2012); member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (since 22 October 2007); Party Secretary of Shanghai (24 March 2007 – 27 October 2007); Secretary of the Shanghai Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (2007–2007); Party Secretary of Zhejiang (24 December 2002 – 25 March 2007); Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Committee (2002–2007); Governor of Fujian (1999–2002); National People's Congress deputy; deputy mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called; Order of the Republic of Serbia; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold; Order of the Liberator General San Martín; Order of José Martí; Nishan-e-Pakistan; King Abdulaziz Medal; Gold Olympic Order; Golden Key of Madrid; Order of Zayed; Order of the Liberator; Order of Manas, 1st class; Order for strengthening Peace and Friendship; Medal of Honor of the Congress of the Republic of Peru; Order of the Crown ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P166))
- **Facebook:** 习近平-Xi-Jinping ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15031#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Xi Jinping born?**  
Xi Jinping was born on 15 June 1953 in Beijing.

**What positions has Xi Jinping held?**  
Positions held by Xi Jinping include: President of the People's Republic of China (since 14 March 2013); Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China (since 14 March 2013); General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (since 15 November 2012); Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party (since 15 November 2012); Vice President of the People's Republic of China (2008–2013).

**Where did Xi Jinping study?**  
Xi Jinping was educated at Tsinghua University, Beijing Bayi School, Beijing 101 Middle School.

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## Sources

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