Li Keqiang

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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