Li Keqiang

Quick facts

Born

3 July 1955 wd

Place of birth

Hefei wd

Died

27 October 2023 wd

Place of death

Shanghai wd

Citizenship

People's Republic of China wd

Occupation

politician, economist wd

Political party

Chinese Communist Party (1976–2023) wd

Education

Peking University, Hefei No. 8 High School, Peking University, Hefei Nanmen Primary School wd

Spouse

Cheng Hong wd

Positions held wd

• Premier of the People's Republic of China (15 March 2013 – 11 March 2023)
• Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (17 March 2008 – 15 March 2013)
• member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (since 22 October 2007)
• member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (22 October 2007 – 23 October 2022)
• First Secretary of the Communist Youth League of China (1 May 1993 – 1 June 1998)
• member of the standing committee of the Chinese Communist Youth Central Committee (since February 1982)

Awards wd

• Nishan-e-Pakistan (2013)

About

Born in Hefei, Anhui province, Li rose through the ranks in the Communist Youth League of China, serving as its first secretary from 1993 to 1998. From 1998 to 2004, he served in Henan, including as governor and later as party secretary of the province. From 2004 to 2007 he served as the party secretary of Liaoning. From 2008 to 2013, Li served as the first-ranked vice premier overseeing economy, under then-premier Wen Jiabao.

Initially seen as a candidate for the paramount leader, Li instead assumed the post of premier in 2013. During his tenure, he promoted a shift in China's economic priorities from export-led growth toward domestic consumption. He played a key role in the establishment of the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone in 2013 and championed the policy of mass entrepreneurship and innovation. Under his premiership, the State Council launched the Made in China 2025 strategic initiative in 2015. Li also oversaw China's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Owing to his experience in the Communist Youth League, Li was viewed as an ally of Hu Jintao and associated with the Tuanpai faction. With a scholarly background, he was often characterized as reform-minded and pragmatic, representing the technocratic wing of China's leadership. However, both he and the premiership itself were seen as increasingly hollowed out amid the so-called "dispute between the north and south houses" at Zhongnanhai, as the party–government co-governance of the previous leadership broke down under Xi Jinping. Li stepped down from the Politburo Standing Committee in October 2022 and was succeeded as premier by Li…

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Questions

When was Li Keqiang born?

Li Keqiang was born on 3 July 1955 in Hefei.

What positions has Li Keqiang held?

Positions held by Li Keqiang include: Premier of the People's Republic of China (2013–2023); Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China (2008–2013); member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (since 22 October 2007); member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (2007–2022); First Secretary of the Communist Youth League of China (1993–1998).

Where did Li Keqiang study?

Li Keqiang was educated at Peking University, Hefei No. 8 High School, Peking University, Hefei Nanmen Primary School.

Sources

1. Wikipedia (English): Li Keqiang · CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Wikipedia (Nepali): ली कच्याङ · CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Wikidata item Q18111 · CC0 1.0
4. Image: Shinzō Abe Li Keqiang 20191225 (1) (cropped).jpg by 内閣官房広報室 (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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