Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government

NPR  

Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government BEIJING — China has put the finishing touches on a sweeping leadership reshuffle that has been years in the making and puts trusted allies of leader Xi Jinping in key spots throughout the administration. Li Qiang — Premier Enlarge this image toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP Ng Han Guan/AP Li was Xi's chief-of-staff when Xi was in charge of Zhejiang province in the mid-2000s. Sponsor Message Wang Huning — Head of parliament's political advisory body Enlarge this image toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP Ng Han Guan/AP Wang is a political theorist and former academic who has conservative and strongly nationalistic views that analysts say jibe with — and have likely influenced — Xi's own preferences. Zhao Leji — Head of the National People's Congress Enlarge this image toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP Ng Han Guan/AP Zhao ranks third in the party hierarchy. Sponsor Message Li Shangfu — Defense minister and state councilor Enlarge this image toggle caption NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images Li is a general in the People's Liberation Army who, since 2018, has been under sanctions by the U.S. for buying combat aircraft and equipment from Russia's top arms exporter.

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Is Xi Jinping’s China on a path to war?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Xi Jinping’s China on a path to war?

Al Jazeera  

Over the past few decades, China has solidified its status as an economic superpower. But the country’s economic boom coupled with its increased military might has increased tensions in the region, including with Taiwan, where fears are mounting over a possible Chinese invasion. Meanwhile, at home, China’s human rights record remains under the spotlight with severe curtailments on free speech …

China: Xi Jinping meets US executives, tries to woo foreign investors
8 months, 3 weeks ago

China: Xi Jinping meets US executives, tries to woo foreign investors

Firstpost  

Beijing hopes to accelerate the expansion of the second-biggest economy in the world after FDI declined by 8% in 2023 as a result of investor anxiety over an anti-espionage law, exit restrictions, and raids on consultancies and due diligence businesses Even though Chinese leaders openly court international investors, many businesses are unsure of when to cross the line due to …

Grassroots efforts bring far-reaching rewards
1 year ago

Grassroots efforts bring far-reaching rewards

China Daily  

A new car completes assembly at the Ningde base of SAIC Motor Corp in Fujian province on Feb 7. Jiang, 56, a resident of Xiaqi village, Ningde, Fujian province, said, "We often feared the boat would turn over, and that our lives were in danger when there were typhoons." Zheng Yue'e, deputy Party secretary of Xiabaishi township, where the village …

Global Watch | Eclipsing the dragon: Growing shadows of intense power struggle in China
1 year, 3 months ago

Global Watch | Eclipsing the dragon: Growing shadows of intense power struggle in China

Firstpost  

The carefully built narrative that projected China as an ascending superpower under Xi Jinping’s leadership is all set to be the first major casualty of power struggle within the CCP Chinese political and military establishments seem to be at loggerheads as Xi Jinping’s purge continues to target military leaders and his colleagues in the top echelons of Chinese Communist Party. …

DC Edit | Wang's return won't change ties
1 year, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Wang's return won't change ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Dealing with China has been about the hardest task for ministers and diplomats of the foreign offices of many countries. Mr Qin’s removal as foreign minister following a month of absence at public events when rumours were flying about his affair with a popular television news reader being a harbinger of his downfall, may not, however, make much difference for …

China’s power politics claims another victim
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s power politics claims another victim

Hindustan Times  

China’s politics are opaque even to close watchers of the second-largest economy in the world. Foreign minister Qin Gang’s sudden removal, and the reappointment of his predecessor, Wang Yi, on Tuesday, is an unprecedented development in recent Chinese political history. President Xi Jinping himself signed the order to remove Mr Qin, who had a short but high-profile US ambassadorship before …

Return of 'silver fox': Beijing taps veteran diplomat Wang Yi to replace absent Qin Gang
1 year, 4 months ago

Return of 'silver fox': Beijing taps veteran diplomat Wang Yi to replace absent Qin Gang

New Indian Express  

A veteran politician who also serves as the Communist Party's top foreign policy official, he relinquished the foreign minister role and assumed the more senior position of Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission just seven months ago. The past month had already seen the 69-year-old Wang assume some of Qin Gang's responsibilities as foreign minister, including …

Meet He Lifeng, the Xi Jinping loyalist overseeing China’s economy
1 year, 8 months ago

Meet He Lifeng, the Xi Jinping loyalist overseeing China’s economy

Firstpost  

He Lifeng’s appointment comes as growth is slowing and Beijing’s approach has shifted decidedly back toward a reliance on state-owned enterprises and tight party supervision In 1984, when China was in its early embrace of capitalism, 29-year-old He Lifeng was near the center of the action. China’s new premier, Li Qiang, promised at his inaugural news conference this month that …

Xi Jinping's new, 37-member cabinet has been stacked with loyalists. Here's why that's a problem
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping's new, 37-member cabinet has been stacked with loyalists. Here's why that's a problem

ABC  

At his first press conference as China's new premier, Li Qiang noted the country was facing a number of economic difficulties this year but said he was "unwavering" in his economic policy of reform and opening up. Mr Xi's confidant was immediately promoted to governor of Zhejiang province, one of China's most-prosperous regions near the country's economic lifeblood: the Yangtze …

China’s NPC: Who are the top men tapped to support Xi Jinping?
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s NPC: Who are the top men tapped to support Xi Jinping?

Al Jazeera  

China’s National People’s Congress wrapped up on Monday after announcing a host of top officials that will assist Xi. While many of the top posts have traditionally been handed out with an eye on keeping China’s different political factions happy, Xi, who was reelected on Friday by a unanimous vote of China’s rubber-stamp parliament, has sidelined rival groupings such as …

US-sanctioned general is China’s new defence minister, Xi Jinping’s loyal aide named vice-premier
1 year, 9 months ago

US-sanctioned general is China’s new defence minister, Xi Jinping’s loyal aide named vice-premier

Hindustan Times  

Beijing: China on Sunday named General Li Shangfu who was sanctioned in 2018 by Washington for violating US sanctions against Russia as the country’s new defence minister Zhang Youxia, newly-elected vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, swears an oath with Cmc members He Weidong and Li Shangfu after they were elected during the fourth plenary session of the …

China’s new Cabinet hints at Xi’s third term agenda
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s new Cabinet hints at Xi’s third term agenda

The Hindu  

China’s President Xi Jinping on March 12 unveiled a new Cabinet for his third term, with the line-up of officials indicating that the Chinese leader is likely to exercise even greater control on policy-making over the next five years. The new Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who was appointed in December, was on Sunday named among the five State Councilors, the …

Li Qiang | Xi’s new right-hand
1 year, 9 months ago

Li Qiang | Xi’s new right-hand

The Hindu  

The appointment of Li Qiang as China’s next Premier, confirmed on Saturday by the National People’s Congress in Beijing, has left a long-time ally of current leader Xi Jinping holding the reins of the world’s second-largest economy for the next decade. Mr. Xi, however, disbanded the collective leadership model, and exercised complete control over economic policymaking through party leading groups, …

China gets new Premier in Li Qiang
1 year, 9 months ago

China gets new Premier in Li Qiang

Hindustan Times  

Former Communist party chief of Shanghai, Li Qiang, on Saturday took oath as China’s premier, replacing outgoing Li Keqiang after a decade, and facing the tough task to revive an economy battered by three years of Covid controls and global uncertainties. China's newly-elected Premier Li Qiang takes an oath after being elected during the fourth plenary session of the National …

President Xi Jinping\'s close confidant Li Qiang named as China\'s new Premier
1 year, 9 months ago

President Xi Jinping\'s close confidant Li Qiang named as China\'s new Premier

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing: China's parliament on Saturday confirmed President Xi Jinping's trusted ally Li Qiang as the new Premier to revive the world's second-largest economy hit by three years of 'zero-Covid' restrictions and worsening relations with the West. After that Li Keqiang too shook hands with Li Qiang in what appears to be a smooth transfer of power considering that the outgoing …

Loyalty over Meritocracy: Xi Kicks Out Keqiang as Li Qiang Appointed Premier
1 year, 9 months ago

Loyalty over Meritocracy: Xi Kicks Out Keqiang as Li Qiang Appointed Premier

News 18  

Chinese President Xi Jinping has chosen Li Qiang to become the next premier on Saturday during the ongoing annual meeting of the Chinese parliament. Even though there were rumours that Qiang would face the wrath of Xi Jinping for botching the Covid response as Communist party chief of Shanghai, China’s largest city and global financial hub, on Saturday he was …

Who is Li Qiang, China’s new premier and Xi Jinping loyalist?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who is Li Qiang, China’s new premier and Xi Jinping loyalist?

Firstpost  

Li Qiang is China’s new premier. However, during his tenure as the Shanghai party head, Li Qiang came under fire on social media for the heavy-handed two-month COVID lockdown of the city’s 25 million residents last year. “Tradition is that somebody who becomes premier must be vice-premier before - this is totally against party convention,” said Willy Lam, senior fellow …

China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy
1 year, 9 months ago

China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world’s second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years. At the opening of the annual congress session on Sunday, outgoing Premier Li Keqiang announced plans for a consumer-led revival of the …

Li Qiang, trusted ally of Xi Jinping, elected China's new premier
1 year, 9 months ago

Li Qiang, trusted ally of Xi Jinping, elected China's new premier

India Today  

China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier, nominally in charge of the world’s second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years. He takes on the job as authority of the premier and the State Council, China’s Cabinet, has been steadily eroding as Xi shifts more …

Xi Jinping handed third term: Chinese president for whom ‘God is Communist Party'
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping handed third term: Chinese president for whom ‘God is Communist Party'

Hindustan Times  

Xi Jinping, by securing the third term as the Chinese president on Friday, has become the country’s most powerful leader since its founding father Mao Zedong. for him, God is the Communist Party’ | 10 things about Jinping 1)Seen as ruthless in his ambition, the visionary of ‘Chinese Dream’ or the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" - Alfred L. …

Xi Jinping elected Chinese President for 3rd term
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping elected Chinese President for 3rd term

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing : Xi Jinping was on Friday unanimously appointed as Chinese President for the third time, making him the country's longest-serving leader since founding father Mao Zedong, Nikkei Asia reported. According to Nikkei Asia, thousands of delegates at the National People's Congress in Beijing voted on Xi's appointment as president and head of the military for another five years. Nikkei …

Xi Jinping begins third five-year term in firmer control
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping begins third five-year term in firmer control

The Hindu  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping was on March 10, 2023 formally reappointed as President for a third five-year term. While Mr. Xi’s selection was a foregone conclusion – he was already appointed General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party in October 2022 for a third term – this week’s NPC session has underlined the extent of his unchallenged control and the …

China's Xi Jinping, as expected, gets 5 more years as state president
1 year, 9 months ago

China's Xi Jinping, as expected, gets 5 more years as state president

NPR  

China's Xi Jinping, as expected, gets 5 more years as state president Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Mark Schiefelbein/AP BEIJING - China's rubber-stamp parliament handed leader Xi Jinping a third term as president on Friday, an outcome that has been widely expected since he orchestrated the abolishment of term limits with a constitutional amendment five years ago. The …

Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese President, Central Military Commission chairman
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese President, Central Military Commission chairman

India TV News  

Xi Jinping unanimously elected President of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission at the ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress, reports Xinhua news agency. China's other top leaders Six men sit alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the ruling Communist Party's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, handling major portfolios from propaganda to corruption …

Explained: How new Chinese premier Li Qiang will influence Xi Jinping's leadership
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained: How new Chinese premier Li Qiang will influence Xi Jinping's leadership

Firstpost  

Some commentators believe that Li Qiang, who is expected to be chosen as China’s premier on Saturday, is more trusted, and therefore more influential, than his predecessor, who was seen as a rival to Xi Jinping Hong Kong: The pro-business track record of the man poised to become China’s top economic official will make his term a test of whether …

China’s other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Six men sit alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the ruling Communist Party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, handling major portfolios from propaganda to corruption fighting. ZHAO LEJI A holdover from the previous Politburo Standing Committee, Zhao Leji won Xi’s trust as head of the party’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, pursuing an anti-graft campaign …

China's other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience
1 year, 9 months ago

China's other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six men sit alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the …

Who is Li Qiang, a 'Xi Jinping's guy' set to become China's next premier?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who is Li Qiang, a 'Xi Jinping's guy' set to become China's next premier?

Hindustan Times  

Four years before Li Qiang gained notoriety as the force behind the two-month COVID lockdown of Shanghai, the man set to become China's next premier worked quietly behind the scenes to drive a bold revamp of the megacity's sclerotic stock market. Previously the Communist Party chief in Shanghai, Li is poised to be confirmed as premier on Saturday during the …

'Xi Jinping's guy': Longtime acolyte Li set to be China's next premier
1 year, 9 months ago

'Xi Jinping's guy': Longtime acolyte Li set to be China's next premier

India Today  

Four years before Li Qiang gained notoriety as the force behind the two-month COVID lockdown of Shanghai, the man set to become China's next premier worked quietly behind the scenes to drive a bold revamp of the megacity's sclerotic stock market. "Li's relationship with Xi played a role here," enabling him to present the scheme directly to the central government, …

Is China’s Reform and Opening Era Over?
1 year, 9 months ago

Is China’s Reform and Opening Era Over?

The Diplomat  

The cover of The Diplomat Magazine’s very first issue was devoted to China’s economy. In Issue 1, Michael Pettis explored the lessons Xi Jinping, then just two years into his term as top leader, could learn from Deng Xiaoping to advance China’s economic “Reform and Opening Up” into a new phase. In this story, Sara Hsu puts together pieces addressed …

Who Will Xi Jinping Appoint as China’s Next Chief of Staff?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who Will Xi Jinping Appoint as China’s Next Chief of Staff?

News 18  

The Chinese President Xi Jinping is yet to decide his next chief of staff, a position that Ding Xuexiang occupies. The role in Chinese Communist Party terms is known as director of the General Office of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee. The Chinese Communist Party’s central committee during its second plenum, which began on Sunday, are focusing on candidates …

How Xi Jinping's past helps explain the China of today
1 year, 10 months ago

How Xi Jinping's past helps explain the China of today

ABC  

Sarah Lande vividly remembers the start of her unlikely friendship with Xi Jinping. Wong says Xi Zhongxun "raised his children, including Xi Jinping, to believe that they would inherit the Chinese Communist Party revolution, that they, too, would be revolutionaries". "While Xi Jinping's father's generation founded modern China, it would be Xi Jinping's generation that would make China bigger and …

China to nominate Xie Feng as ambassador to US in a shift from 'wolf warrior' diplomacy: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

China to nominate Xie Feng as ambassador to US in a shift from 'wolf warrior' diplomacy: Report

Firstpost  

Reports of his Xie new role come as China transferred its foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian to the boundary department in a move that is again being seen as a shift from the ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy China is likely to nominate its vice foreign minister Xie Feng as its new ambassador to the US, a Wall Street Journal report said. …

Qin Gang | Xi’s next Mandarin
1 year, 11 months ago

Qin Gang | Xi’s next Mandarin

The Hindu  

The announcement on December 30, 2022 of Qin Gang as China’s next Foreign Minister has underlined the extent to which Chinese President Xi Jinping is closely shaping China’s foreign policy as he starts his third term, including by deciding key diplomatic personnel appointments. As head of protocol, Mr. Qin was closely involved in arranging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2015 visit …

China names its envoy to US Qin Gang as new foreign minister
1 year, 11 months ago

China names its envoy to US Qin Gang as new foreign minister

Al Jazeera  

New ambassador replaces Wang Yi, who has been China’s top diplomat for the past decade. China has appointed its Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang as its new foreign minister, according to state media. In an essay published in US bi-monthly magazine the National Interest this week, Qin gave an overview of China’s position on foreign policy and reiterated …

Jiang Zemin, who guided China’s economic rise, dies
2 years ago

Jiang Zemin, who guided China’s economic rise, dies

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Jiang Zemin, who led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth, died Wednesday. The party declared him a “great proletarian revolutionary” and “long-tested communist fighter.” Jiang was responsible for China “getting onto a global platform and rehabilitating itself …

Biden faces ‘unpredictable’ era with China’s empowered Xi
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden faces ‘unpredictable’ era with China’s empowered Xi

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is taking stock of a newly empowered Xi Jinping as the Chinese president begins a third, norm-breaking five-year term as Communist Party leader. “But we are definitely in new territory and unpredictable territory in terms of the stability and predictability of China’s political system.” Biden and Xi are expected to hold talks on the …

Communist Party congress in China leaves Xi Jinping in complete command
2 years, 1 month ago

Communist Party congress in China leaves Xi Jinping in complete command

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 29, 2022 13:24 IST A picture is worth a thousand words. Cai Qi, 67, the Beijing party chief who has joined the PSC now, served as director of Xi’s office when he was the provincial secretary in Fujian, while Ding Xuexiang, 60, the youngest member of the new PSC, was an important aide of Xi when he …

Xi Jinping just became unassailable. Here’s why investors are running scared
2 years, 1 month ago

Xi Jinping just became unassailable. Here’s why investors are running scared

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — When Chinese leader Xi Jinping secured a historic third term in power at the weekend and stacked his top team with loyalists in a clean sweep not seen since the Mao era, investors were quick to pass judgment. “The market is clearly disappointed by the new seven-man Politburo Standing Committee which is filled with Xi’s …

One-man rule: The Hindu Editorial on Xi Jinping’s firm grip on Chinese politics
2 years, 1 month ago

One-man rule: The Hindu Editorial on Xi Jinping’s firm grip on Chinese politics

The Hindu  

China’s President Xi Jinping emerged out of last week’s Communist Party congress in even firmer grip on Chinese politics. A constitutional amendment declares it is now an “obligation” of every party member to follow Mr. Xi, while the official Xinhua news agency noted the key factor in promotions was “loyalty” to Mr. Xi. The Communist Party has framed the concentration …

what xi jinpings congress means for india the view from india
2 years, 2 months ago

what xi jinpings congress means for india the view from india

The Hindu  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third five-year term on Sunday in even firmer control of the ruling Communist Party after filling the newly announced Politburo Standing Committee with all of his allies. Other Congress developments of note for India: On a similar note, Chinese diplomats said during the Congress China will continue a “fighting” approach to diplomacy with …

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s rise and rule
2 years, 2 months ago

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s rise and rule

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping, the son of a communist revolutionary leader, was a victim of the Cultural Revolution and a provincial chief during China’s economic boom before ascending to the very top a decade ago. On Sunday, China’s 69-year-old leader secured a widely expected third term as general secretary of the ruling Communist Party, paving the way for …

Xi Jinping promotes three India border command Generals to top PLA posts
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi Jinping promotes three India border command Generals to top PLA posts

The Hindu  

Three People’s Liberation Army Generals who have occupied key roles leading the army in the Western Theatre Command, which borders India, have received significant promotions in the just concluded Communist Party Congress. General He Weidong was on October 23, 2022 named the new Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, which leader Xi Jinping will head for a precedent-defying third …

Xi Jinping becomes president of China for the third term
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi Jinping becomes president of China for the third term

Op India  

Chinese President Xi Jinping was re-elected for a third term in power on Sunday, becoming the first leader of the ruling Communist Party to do so since party founder Mao Zedong. Xi Jinping was also re-elected as the Communist Party’s General Secretary for a historic third five-year term. On Saturday, China’s Communist Party Congress concluded, with Xi Jinping solidifying his …

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China’s Communist Party
2 years, 2 months ago

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China’s Communist Party

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The following is a look at the seven men making up the Communist Party of China’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee for the next five years. SHANGHAI CHIEF LI QIANG Li Qiang has been party secretary of Shanghai, China’s largest city and financial hub, since 2017 and was parachuted into the Politburo Standing Committee, possibly as a future premier. …

A look at the seven men making up Communist Party of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee
2 years, 2 months ago

A look at the seven men making up Communist Party of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee

Firstpost  

Three of them are holdovers from the previous body, including General Secretary Xi Jinping, who has received a precedent-breaking third term as party head. The four newcomers are all Xi loyalists Beijing: The following is a look at the seven men making up the Communist Party of China’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee in order of rank. SHANGHAI CHIEF LI QIANG …

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rise and rule
2 years, 2 months ago

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rise and rule

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Sunday, China's 69-year-old leader secured a widely expected third term as …

Who's on the Chinese Communist Party's new Politburo Standing Committee?
2 years, 2 months ago

Who's on the Chinese Communist Party's new Politburo Standing Committee?

The Hindu  

The Chinese Communist Party on Sunday unveiled its new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee headed by leader Xi Jinping, representing the apex of political power in China. Li Qiang The former Shanghai party chief and Xi confidant was promoted to number two in the party hierarchy, making him likely to be named premier at next March's legislative sessions. The pair became …

China unveils new leadership, dominated by key Xi Jinping allies
2 years, 2 months ago

China unveils new leadership, dominated by key Xi Jinping allies

The Hindu  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third five-year term on October 23, 2022 in even firmer control of the ruling Communist Party after filling the newly announced Politburo Standing Committee with all of his allies. Mr. Xi introduced the new leadership to the media on October 23, 2022, in order of rank as Li Qiang, the former party chief …

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