In a review published in the Chinese press, Keith Bennett writes: “Xi’s concept of a community with a shared future is the shoreline that humanity has to swim towards. The Governance of China is like a lodestar or lighthouse illuminating the way to a distant shore. That is why I am sure that this latest volume will be eagerly awaited, read, studied and discussed by people on every continent.”

In a meeting called by Third World Solidarity to commemorate Rabindranath Tagore, Keith Bennett delivered the keynote speech, in which he detailed Tagore’s contribution to international solidarity against imperialism, which included his support for Ireland’s independence and a close knowledge of, and solidarity with, world socialism.

Keith Bennett’s comrades and friends gathered to celebrate his 67th birthday on Saturday 2 August, in the presence of diplomatic representatives of socialist and other progressive countries, leaders and representatives of communist and socialist parties, peace organisations, anti-racist campaigners, cultural personages, and many others. Follow this link for photos of the event: