Li Keqiang
Li Keqiang was a Chinese politician who served as premier of the People’s Republic of China from 2013 to 2023, under Xi Jinping.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping is a Chinese politician who has served as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012 and president since 2013. Xi became China’s paramount leader during Li’s premiership, concentrating power at the top of the party.
Premier of the People's Republic of China: The premier is the head of China’s State Council, the central government’s executive body. Li held this office for two consecutive terms, from 2013 through 2023.
General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party: The general secretary is the highest-ranking official in the Chinese Communist Party and its principal political leader. Li was premier, while Xi held the party’s top post and exercised greater political authority.
Chinese economic slowdown: The Chinese economic slowdown is the deceleration of China’s growth after decades of exceptionally rapid expansion. It framed Li’s efforts to sustain growth while addressing debt, employment, and structural change.
Anhui: Anhui is a province in eastern China, with Hefei as its capital. Li was born in Anhui in 1955 and later served as the province’s governor.
Hu Jintao: Hu Jintao is a Chinese politician who served as president of China from 2003 to 2013 and led the Communist Party from 2002 to 2012. Li rose through the Communist Youth League network associated with Hu’s political career.
State Council of the People's Republic of China: The State Council is the central government of China, responsible for implementing laws and administering national affairs. As premier, Li led this institution and oversaw its policy and administrative work.
President of the People's Republic of China: The president is China’s head of state, a position held by Xi Jinping during Li’s premiership. The presidency and premiership are distinct offices, and Li did not hold the head-of-state role.
Chinese real estate sector: China’s real estate sector encompasses property development, construction, sales, and related financing. Its debt-driven expansion and instability formed a major economic challenge during Li’s premiership.
Peking University: Peking University is a major research university in Beijing, founded in 1898. Li studied law and economics there during the period of post-Mao political change.