Based on the practical needs of the people for community life in the new era and the existing problems, requirements and trends of community governance, Xi Jinping’s important expositions on community governance are gradually developed by inheriting and developing Marxist social governance thought. The expostions, with profound theoretical, historical and practical logic, highlight the leadership of the Party, and the strategic position of community governance, attach importance to the construction of a community governance community, and emphasize innovation while adhering to the right path in community governance. Therefore, the expositions have great theoretical contributions, practical significance and profound value implications. Firmly grasping the core essence and spirit of Xi Jinping’s important remarks on community governance in the new era can provide solid theoretical support and spiritual inspiration for creating a modern road of community governance with Chinese characteristics, style and ethos.