A compilation of discourses by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on self-reliance and strength in science and technology has been published by the Central Party Literature Press.

The book, compiled by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, contains 50 relevant discourses by Xi, some of which were published for the first time. The book is now available nationwide.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has attached great importance to sci-tech innovation, leading to historic achievements and changes in China's scientific and technological undertakings.

Xi's discourses in this regard systematically expounded on the strategic objectives, key tasks, major measures and basic requirements for promoting the country's sci-tech innovation. They are of great guiding significance for turning China into a sci-tech powerhouse, boosting its high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and promoting its high-quality development.

In another development, the launch ceremony for the English edition of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era: Questions and Answers was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, at the 40th Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair event, with China as the guest of honor.

The book presents the fundamental spirit, content and requirement of the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in a comprehensive and accessible manner through a question and answer format. It features rich content, innovative presentation, clear illustrations and easy to understand language.

The English-language edition was published through collaboration between People's Publishing House and Xuexi Press of China and India's GBD Books, targeting English-speaking countries worldwide. It helps the international community comprehensively understand the main ideas of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and deepen the understanding on the wisdom and responsibility of the CPC, which is committed to promoting the building of a better world.

Officials from the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, figures from Malaysia's political, academic, press and publishing circles, and representatives from think tanks attended the launch ceremony.