From childhood to his adult life, books have continued to be companions for Xi.
“I have many hobbies. I love reading the most. Reading has become a way of life for me,” said President Xi during a press interview in 2013.
He was so passionate about reading that he would read during meals, under the light of a kerosene lamp at night, and even during breaks from farm work in the fields.In the coastal city of Xiamen in Fujian province and the rural county of Zhengding in Hebei province, he had in-depth discussions with local friends on books such as Das Kapital and Russian literature.
His literati friend in Zhengding, writer Jia Dashan recalled: “Although he hasn’t been here for long, he’s already capable of engaging in in-depth discussions regarding the history and cultural facts of Zhengding. Some of the local intellectuals were surprised by his extensive reading and remarkable ability to acquire new knowledge.”
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