Li Keqiang

China cremates ‘people’s’ premier, lowers national flag amid outpouring of grief

China lowered the national flag at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Thursday (Nov 2) amid an outpouring of grief online as the country cremated former premier Li Keqiang, known as “the people’s premier”...

Li Keqiang's efforts to deleverage enormous debt burdens built up under China’s vast stimulus programmes after the 2008 global financial crisis were dubbed “Likonomics” by analysts.
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Li Keqiang (1955-2023): A moderate voice who advocated for economic reform

The former premier of China was once seen as a contender for party leadership 

Li Keqiang ascended the political ladder via challenging stints as party chief in the provinces of Liaoning and Henan.

China former premier Li Keqiang dies of heart attack at age 68

CHINA’S former premier Li Keqiang has suddenly died less than a year after stepping down from overseeing the world’s second-largest economy.

Li Qiang, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, China’s largest city, replaces Li Keqiang.

Li Qiang: China’s new premier and Xi loyalist

LI QIANG, one of Xi Jinping’s most trusted allies, was confirmed as Chinese premier on Saturday (Mar 11).

China’s economic growth is rebounding thanks to a package of support policies and the move to adjust Covid-19 control measures, and the government should work to consolidate and expand the recovery trend, Premier Li Keqiang said.

China to consolidate and expand economic recovery, premier says

CHINA’S economy is picking up and the government will work to consolidate and expand the recovery momentum, state media quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying on Friday (Feb 3).

Beijing fully supports Chief Executive John Lee and his administration’s efforts to respond to society’s concerns, kickstart the economy, and resolve the city’s deep-seated problems, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said.

China’s Li urges Hong Kong leader to boost financial hub status

CHINESE Premier Li Keqiang told Hong Kong’s leader the city needs to further integrate with the mainland’s development plans and consolidate its role as an international hub.

China will strive to drive the economy back onto a normal track and bring down the jobless rate as soon as possible, Premier Li was quoted as saying.

China's economy recovering but foundation not solid, premier says

CHINA'S economy has recovered to some extent, but its foundation is not solid, state media on Tuesday (Jun 28) quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying.

Anthony Albanese, whose Labor government is keen to scrape the ice off of Canberra’s frosty relationship with Beijing, spoke to Chinese premier Li Keqiang at a gala dinner on Saturday night at the Asean summit in Phnom Penh.

Australian PM hails ‘constructive’ talk with China’s Li

AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday hailed a “positive” meeting with Chinese premier Li Keqiang – the first in-person encounter between leaders of the two countries since 2019.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s remarks come as policymakers gear up to bolster the economy hobbled by strict Covid curbs and a property crisis.

China will push forward policy implementation in Q4: state media cites premier

CHINA’S economy generally recovered and stabilised in the third quarter and the country will push ahead with its economic programme in the fourth, state media quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying on We...

The party conclave will offer clues on who is in line for top posts and identify who succeeds Li Keqiang, who steps down in March after two terms as premier, a position tasked with managing the world’s No 2 economy.

China poised to shake up economic leadership as reformers bow out

China’s ruling Communist Party sets the stage next month for the biggest overhaul of its economic leadership in a decade, with a generation of reform-minded policymakers expected to step down amid wor...