China’s national sustainable development strategies were drafted under the guidance of Deng Xiaoping’s theory on socialist construction with Chinese distinguishing features and, the theory and practice of sustainable development has further enriched and perfected Deng Xiaoping’s theory. An in-depth study of Deng Xiaoping’s theory is significant if we are to accurately understand our sustainable development program and how to best implement the strategies. China’s national sustainable development strategies were drafted under the guidance of Deng Xiaoping’s theory on socialist construction with Chinese distinguishing features and, the theory and practice of sustainable development has further enriched and perfected Deng Xiaoping’s theory. An in-depth study of Deng Xiaoping’s theory is significant if we are to accurately understand our sustainable development program and how to best implement the strategies.