Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 3/24/2009
Career Data Updated: 3/24/2009
Li Keqiang 李克强
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee; Vice-Premier, State Council
Born: 1955
Biography Highlight
Li Keqiang, male, Han nationality, is a native of Dingyuan, Anhui Province. He was born in 1955, joined the work force in 1974 and joined the CPC in 1976. He graduated from the Law Department of Beijing University in 1982 and also received higher degrees in Economics.
Recent Career Data
| 2008— |
Vice-Premier, State Council |
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| 2007— |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro |
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| 2007— |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politboro, Standing Committee |
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| 2007— |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 2005—2007 |
Chairman, Provincial People's Congress, Standing Committee Liaoning Province |
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| 2004—2007 |
Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee Liaoning Province |
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| 2003—2004 |
Chairman, Provincial People's Congress, Standing Committee Henan Province |
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| 2002—2007 |
Member, 16th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 2002—2004 |
Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee Henan Province |
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| 2001—2004 |
Member, CPC, Provincial Committee, Standing Committee Henan Province |
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Recent Travel & Appearances
| 02/27/10 |
Li Keqiang made an inspection tour in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. |
| 02/23/10 |
Li Keqiang met with Slovak First Deputy Prime Minister Dusan Caplovic. |
| 02/09/10 |
Li Keqiang made remarks at the first plenary meeting of the recently-established food safety commission under the State Council.
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| 01/28/10 |
Li Keqiang delivered a speech in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). |
| 01/26/10 |
Li Keqiang met with Gerold Buehrer, president of Economiesuisse. |