Li Keqiang was a prominent Chinese economist and politician best known for Serving as the Premier of
the State Council of the People's Republic of China from 2013 until his death in 2023. He was also the
second-ranked member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
from 2012 to 2022. Li's political career started in the late 1980s when he became involved in the
Communist Youth League. He quickly rose through the ranks and held various positions within the
lea... moreLi Keqiang was a prominent Chinese economist and politician best known for Serving as the Premier of
the State Council of the People's Republic of China from 2013 until his death in 2023. He was also the
second-ranked member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
from 2012 to 2022. Li's political career started in the late 1980s when he became involved in the
Communist Youth League. He quickly rose through the ranks and held various positions within the
league, eventually becoming its First Secretary in 1993. His success within the league caught the
attention of senior party leaders, including then-General Secretary Hu Jintao. Li became the youngest
Chinese provincial governor in June 1998 when he was appointed governor of Henan at the age of 43.
Li's reputation as an effective administrator continued to grow, leading to his appointment as the Party
Secretary of Liaoning Province in 2004. In 2007, Li Keqiang joined the Politburo Standing Committee, the
highest decision-making body in China. This marked a significant step in his political career and
positioned him as a potential successor to Hu Jintao. Li was officially elected as Premier of the State
Council, succeeding Wen Jiabao in 2012. As premier, he prioritized economic stability and growth,
implementing policies to promote domestic consumption and innovation. He also played a crucial role in
managing China's relationships with other countries.
