Qiang Li is known for overseeing Shanghai's harsh COVID-19 lockdown, which had major economic consequences. His promotion shows that loyalty to Xi now seems to matter more than competence in economic governance.
He said it will take a lot of effort to meet the economic growth target of around five percent and that the government must make stability its top priority and do what is necessary to achieve an overall economic recovery.
Li Qiang will replace Li Keqiang, who became premier in 2013 with high hopes that he would usher in liberal reforms. But his power was curbed by Xi, who increasingly sidelined Li Keqiang and placed allies in key strategic positions over him.
Before escorting Jiang to the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery for cremation, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Han Zheng, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, Wang Qishan, and others went to the Chinese PLA General Hospital t
Chinese President Xi Jinping's top aides Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, and Li Xi, got promoted in the Communist Party of China's Politburo Standing Committee.
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Tokyo [Japan], July 31 (ANI): Boxer Pooja Rani (75kg) on Saturday got thrashed by China's Li Qian as the Indian bowed out from the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Li Qian won the bout 5-0.
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