Li Keqiang (李克强, 1955- )
Li Keqiang (pinyin: Lǐ Kèqiáng; pronounced [lì kʰɤ̂tɕʰjɑ̌ŋ], born 1 July 1955) is a Chinese economist and the current Premier of the People's Republic of China and party secretary of the State Council. In his capacity as Premier, Li is China's head of government as well as the leading figure behind its economic policy. He is also the second ranked member of the CPC Politburo Standing Committee, the de facto highest decision-making body of the country. From 2008 to 2013, Li served as the First Vice-Premier under then-Premier Wen Jiabao. During this tenure, Li's official portfolio included economic development, price controls, finance, climate change, and macroeconomic management.[1]
Li rose through the party ranks through the Communist Youth League. From 1998 to 2004, Li served as the Governor of Henan and the province's Party secretary, and then the Liaoning party secretary, an office that made him first-in-charge in that province. Li is a leading figure in the "fifth generation" (Xi-Li Administration) of Communist Party leadership.
Quotes·Quotations by Li Keqiang
History
¶ By looking into a mirror, one can make sure that he is dressed properly. Only by facing history squarely, can one creat a future. [the Potsdam Conference in the state of Brandenburg, Germany (May 2013)]
¶ The forces of justice and the Chinese people -- and the people elsewhere who love peace -- will never accept any comments or actions that seek to deny or glorify the past history of fascist aggression. [May 27, 2013]
References
[1]^ "China's new top Party leaders make debut". China.org.cn. 2012-11-15. Retrieved 2012-11-22.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li_Keqiang