The Russian edition of the first volume of "China's Governance Under Xi Jinping's Leadership" was launched at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Wednesday.

Roughly over 100 representatives from media outlets, think tanks and government authorities of China, Russia and other countries attended the launch ceremony.

Participants of the event noted that the book is a documentary work presenting a panoramic view of the great practices and remarkable achievements in China's governance in the new era. Packed with detailed case studies, objective perspectives and systematic elaboration, it fully documents China's arduous journey of overcoming difficulties and forging ahead in the new era.

The Russian edition of the book is expected to serve as an authoritative and vivid reference for people from various walks of life in Russia seeking to better understand how China has achieved its development and the effectiveness of its governance, while also building a solid bridge for deeper China-Russia cultural exchanges, said the participants.

The first volume of "China's Governance Under Xi Jinping's Leadership" is now available in Chinese, English, Arabic, Russian and other languages.

(With input from Xinhua)