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
People's Daily Online
China News
XINHUA Online (China View)
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 3/16/2013
Career Data Updated: 3/16/2013
Li Keqiang 李克强
Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee; Premier, State Council
Born: 1955
Biography Highlight
Li Keqiang, male, Han nationality, is a native of Dingyuan County, 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
| 2013— |
Premier, State Council |
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| 2012— |
Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 2012— |
Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo |
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| 2012— |
Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee |
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| 2010—2013 |
Director, State Food Safety Commission |
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| 2008—2013 |
Deputy Secretary, State Council CPC, Leading Party Group |
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| 2008—2013 |
Deputy Director, State Energy Commission |
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| 2008—2013 |
Executive Vice-Premier, State Council |
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| 2007—2012 |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee |
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| 2007—2012 |
Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee, Politburo, Standing Committee |
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Recent Travel & Appearances
| 05/16/13 |
Chinese premier meets with visiting #Greek PM #China |
| 05/15/13 |
State Council calls for more rural students in top universities #China |
| 05/15/13 |
Premier encourages youth participation in #China-#India cooperation |
| 05/14/13 |
Premier Li Keqiang promises administrative streamlining to create jobs |
| 05/14/13 |
Chinese premier Li Keqiang urges tightened food safety supervision |