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The Chinese Dream is, in essence, the dream of the people. It is about the country being strong, the nation rejuvenating, and the people living happy lives.

Xi Jinping

Speech at the National Museum of China, November 2012 · Checked on 1 March 2026
The Chinese Dream is, in essence, the dream of the people. It is about the country being strong, the nation rejuvenating, and the people living happy lives.

Analysis

The phrasing aligns precisely with Xi’s speech at the *‘The Road Toward Renewal’* exhibition, where he introduced the ‘Chinese Dream’ (中国梦) as a tripartite vision: national strength (国家富强), national rejuvenation (民族振兴), and public happiness (人民幸福). Multiple official sources, including Xinhua and *People’s Daily*, published the quote verbatim. No credible evidence contradicts the attribution or content of the statement.

Background

The ‘Chinese Dream’ became a central political slogan under Xi Jinping’s leadership, framing his governance goals after assuming the CCP General Secretary role in November 2012. The concept was later embedded in party documents and propaganda, emphasizing collective prosperity and national revival. Western analysts often interpret it as a counter-narrative to individualistic ‘American Dream’ ideals.

Verdict summary

Xi Jinping did make this statement about the 'Chinese Dream' in November 2012 at the National Museum of China, as widely documented by state media and independent reports.

Sources consulted

— Xinhua News Agency. (2012, November 29). *Xi Jinping Expounds on the ‘Chinese Dream’* [新华社:习近平阐述“中国梦”]. http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2012-11/29/c_113623295.htm
— People’s Daily. (2012, November 30). *Realizing the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation is the Greatest Dream* [人民日报:实现中华民族伟大复兴是中华民族近代以来最伟大的梦想]. http://paper.people.com.cn/rmrb/html/2012-11/30/nw.D110000renmrb_20121130_2-01.htm
— BBC News. (2013, March 19). *Xi Jinping’s ‘Chinese Dream’: The Backstory*. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-21771969
— The Diplomat. (2013, June 10). *What Does Xi Jinping’s ‘Chinese Dream’ Mean?* https://thediplomat.com/2013/06/what-does-xi-jinpings-chinese-dream-mean/