Li Qiang
Li Qiang (born 23 July 1959)[1][2][3][4] is a Chinese politician who is currently serving as the 8th Premier of the People's Republic of China. Known to be one of Xi Jinping's closest ally, he used to serve as chief of staff and a de facto personal aide under Xi. This is when Xi served as the top party leader in the province of Zhejiang from 2004 to 2007.[5]
Li Qiang | |
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李强 | |
 Li in 2023 | |
| 8th Premier of the People's Republic of China | |
| Assumed office 11 March 2023 | |
| Vice Premier | Ding Xuexiang He Lifeng Zhang Guoqing Liu Guozhong |
| Leader | Xi Jinping |
| Preceded by | Li Keqiang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 July 1959 Rui'an, Zhejiang, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | Ningbo Branch of Zhejiang Agricultural University China Sociology Correspondence University Zhejiang University Central Party School Hong Kong Polytechnic University (EMBA) |
In March 2023, he was appointed to premiership by the National People's Congress with 2,936 votes, three voting against his appointment, and eight abstaining.[6] As premier, he promised to improve the economy and to expand China's gross domestic product by 5%.[7]
Li Qiang Media
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Newly elected Premier Li Qiang with President Xi Jinping at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress in 2023
Li and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on 30 March 2023
Li and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on 24 May 2023
Li met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the Great Hall of the People on 7 July 2023
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References
- ↑ https://it.insideover.com/schede/politica/chi-e-li-qiang-il-nuovo-premier-della-cina.html
- ↑ https://www.cidob.org/biografias_lideres_politicos/asia/china_republica_popular/li_qiang
- ↑ https://www.astrotheme.com/astrology/Li_Qiang
- ↑ https://www.buscabiografias.com/biografia/verDetalle/12153/Li%20Qiang
- ↑ Yu, Verna (2022-10-24). "Who is Li Qiang, the man poised to become China’s next premier?" (in en-GB). The Guardian. . https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/24/who-is-li-qiang-the-man-poised-to-become-chinas-next-premier. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "Li Qiang: China appoints Xi Jinping ally as premier" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2023-03-11. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-64924440. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ Zhai, Chun Han Wong and Keith. "China's Premier Seeks to Soothe Anxieties About Economy, Business Environment". WSJ. Retrieved 2023-03-17.