Li Qiang

Li Qiang is a Chinese politician. He became the premier of China in March 2023, having been elevated to the second-ranking member on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee Politburo Standing Committee in October 2022. Li was the party secretary for Shanghai City from 2017 to 2022 where he pursued pro-business policies and handled the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Some of the key events about Li Qiang

  • 1983
    Graduated from Zhejiang Agricultural University with a degree in agricultural mechanization
  • 2002
    Appointed as the Secretary of the Wenzhou Municipal Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
  • 2003
    Faced criticism for mishandling the SARS outbreak in Zhejiang province
  • 2004
    Became the youngest member of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Standing Committee
  • 2007
    Appointed as the Secretary of the Jiaxing Municipal Committee
  • 2011
    Promoted to Governor of Zhejiang Province
  • 2012
    Elected as an alternate member of the 18th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
  • 2015
    Oversaw controversial demolitions of Christian churches in Zhejiang
  • 2016
    Appointed as the Party Secretary of Jiangsu Province
  • 2017
    Elected as a full member of the 19th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
  • 2019
    Implemented strict lockdown measures in Shanghai during COVID-19 outbreak, leading to food shortages and public discontent
  • 2020
    Supported the implementation of the Hong Kong national security law, which was widely criticized for eroding civil liberties
  • 2022
    Appointed as the Party Secretary of Shanghai
  • 2022
    Defended China's "zero-COVID" policy despite its economic impact and social disruptions
  • 2023
    Became the Premier of the People's Republic of China

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Chinese police bust massive phone scam ring hiding in Myanmar's north

Chinese police bust massive phone scam ring hiding in Myanmar's north

Joint operation between China and Myanmar leads to shut-down of major phone scam networks. Law enforcement caught hundreds of suspects in northern Myanmar while dismantling fraud operations

Society, Politics • November 21 2024 , 08:30 PM  •  772 views
China rolls out new trade plan as US tariff concerns grow

China rolls out new trade plan as US tariff concerns grow

Chinese government introduces fresh measures to boost international trade and support local companies. New policy focuses on financial aid and export growth while preparing for possible US trade changes

Business, Economics, Politics • November 21 2024 , 05:07 PM  •  705 views
Chinese driver's revenge leads to massive tragedy in southern city

Chinese driver's revenge leads to massive tragedy in southern city

A car-ramming incident at a sports facility in Zhuhai turned deadly when a divorced man targeted random people. Top officials demanded quick response while social-media posts about the event got blocked

Society, Politics • November 13 2024 , 02:45 AM  •  2096 views
China's premier announces big changes in trade zones at Shanghai expo

China's premier announces big changes in trade zones at Shanghai expo

At Shanghai trade expo Chinese premier shared plans to open-up more sectors for foreign business. The mega-event brings together thousands of global companies despite current market slow-down

Business, Economics • November 5 2024 , 09:24 AM  •  444 views
China readies major trade show as foreign leaders head to Shanghai

China readies major trade show as foreign leaders head to Shanghai

Shanghai prepares for its yearly import expo with six foreign leaders coming to join **Li Qiang**. Event happens as China works on trade deals with EU about electric-cars pricing

Business, Politics • November 3 2024 , 12:12 PM  •  3915 views