Li Qiang

Li Qiang has served as the Premier of China since 2023 and is considered one of President Xi Jinping’s closest political allies. His governance focuses on stabilizing China’s post-pandemic economy, supporting private-sector confidence, and encouraging high-tech industrial development. As a former Party Secretary of Shanghai, he oversaw the city's economic modernization but also faced scrutiny over the 2022 COVID lockdown. Supporters view him as a pragmatic technocrat skilled at economic management, while critics argue that his influence is strongly tied to centralized Party direction. His role continues to shape China’s industrial and financial policy trajectory.