BEIJING, April 2 (Xinhua) -- A new application featuring Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks and works was launched on Thursday, an attempt to promote socialism with Chinese characteristics.

The free app, developed by the Party School of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, makes available Xi's books including "The Governance of China" and "Shake off Poverty" alongside quotations and a collection of his speeches.

Commentaries on Xi's thoughts by experts from the school are also provided.