Photographs of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan on his bookshelf highlight his personal side. Xi and Peng, who married in 1987, share a strong bond despite the long separation caused by their careers. Si has spoken of the importance of family, describing his marriage as "very happy". They are often seen together on the international stage and symbolise an exemplary couple.
Xi emphasizes the importance of family in Chinese culture and links personal well-being to the strength of the nation. His long-term goal is to improve the lives of families, especially to lift more than 700 million people out of poverty. Through targeted poverty reduction, Xi has led efforts that have culminated in the elimination of absolute poverty in China by 2021.