President Xi Jinping is the current leader of China, having taken office in 2013. He serves as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and the President of the country. Xi is known for his strong leadership style and has focused on strengthening the role of the party in Chinese society. Under Xi's leadership, China has pursued significant economic reforms and increased its global influence. He has promoted initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative, aimed at enhancing trade and infrastructure connections with other countries. Xi's policies have also emphasized national security and the importance of Chinese sovereignty.