The "Chinese miracle" of the late twentieth and early twenty–first century shocked the whole world: in the shortest possible time, the pace of development of China's economy surpassed all the leading powers, the country became one of the world leaders, and the standard of living of its population increased dramatically. Over the years, China's social, political, and economic systems have undergone major changes: the "four modernizations" (industrial production, agriculture, science, and defense industries) have been implemented here. The book contains the most significant speeches, articles and policy documents of the leaders of the People's Republic of China – Deng Xiaoping, Xi Jinping and others, showing how the "great Chinese breakthrough" was carried out.