President Xi’s book now translated into Swahili
By Emmanuel Mutai, August 18, 2023China has translated a book authored by President Xi Jinping into Kiswahili in a bid to stamp her influence in Africa.
Titled Utawala Wa China, the book was launched on Monday at the University of Nairobi at a ceremony attended by dignitaries among them China’s Tourism and Culture Minister Hu Heping and his Kenyan counterpart Peninah Malonza.
The 586-page book, explains the governance of China, the implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and illustrates Chinese people’s knowledge of building a better world.
According to the Chinese embassy in Nairobi, the book is expected to help readers across the world understand China and how it has implemented CBC education.
The book that reflects the history and governance of China was published through a collaboration between the Chinese embassy in Kenya, the Foreign Language Press and the Kenya Literature Bureau.
Heping described the launch as a major milestone.
“I am glad to learn that friends in many countries, including Kenya, are very keen to know more about the experiences of China’s development, and the governance philosophy and practices of the Chinese leadership,” he said.
Chinese Ambassador Dr Zhou Pingjian said: “This book will help promote China -Kenya diplomatic relations and partnership in matters of governance.”