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Li Lanqing
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李岚清
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Li Lanqing in 1997
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| First-ranked Vice Premier of China | |
| In office 17 March 1998 – 6 March 2003 |
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| Premier | Zhu Rongji |
| Preceded by | Zhu Rongji |
| Succeeded by | Huang Ju |
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| Born | 22 May 1932 Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, Republic of China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | Fudan University |
Li Lanqing (simplified Chinese: 李岚清; traditional Chinese: 李嵐清; pinyin: Lǐ Lánqīng; born 22 May 1932) is a Chinese politician who is now retired. He served as a very important leader in China's government. From 1998 to 2003, he was the top-ranked Vice Premier of China. This means he was like a deputy head of the government. He was also a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, which is a small group of the most powerful leaders in China, from 1997 to 2002. Before that, he was a regular member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party from 1992 to 1997.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Li Lanqing was born on May 22, 1932, in Zhenjiang, which is a city in Jiangsu province, China. He studied at Fudan University in Shanghai and graduated in 1952. His major was Business Management.
After university, Li Lanqing started his career working at a large car factory called First Automobile Works. In 1956, he traveled to the Soviet Union to learn more about car manufacturing. He worked as an intern in two different car factories in Moscow.
Working in Government
When he returned to China in 1959, Li Lanqing began working for the government. He started as a secretary at the First Ministry of Machine Building. In 1962, he moved to work as a secretary at the National Economics Commission.
During a period called the Cultural Revolution, which began in 1966, Li Lanqing was sent to work in the countryside for a while. This was a common experience for many officials at the time.
In 1972, he went back to working in the automobile industry, this time at Dongfeng Motor Corporation. He also helped plan for a "Third Automobile Works" in 1978.
Rising Through the Ranks
In 1981, China started its Chinese economic reforms, which changed how the country's economy worked. Li Lanqing was then called to work for the central government in Beijing. He led an office that managed foreign government debt.
Later, in 1983, he moved to Tianjin city. There, he worked as a vice mayor, helping to run the city. He also held important positions in ministries related to industry and trade. He was in charge of foreign investment and later became the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade.
A Top Leader in China
Li Lanqing became one of China's most important leaders. From 1997 to 2002, he was a member of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee. This group holds the highest power in Chinese politics.
During his time in government, he was the first-ranked Vice Premier. This role is sometimes called "Executive Vice Premier." In this position, Li Lanqing was responsible for many important national policies.
Focus on Education
One of Li Lanqing's main responsibilities as Vice Premier was overseeing China's national education policy. He cared a lot about improving education for young people. He even wrote a book called "Education for 1.3 Billion: On 10 Years of Education Reform and Development." This book was very popular in China and was also translated into English.
Life After Retirement
After he retired from his high-ranking government roles, Li Lanqing found new hobbies. He started practicing calligraphy, which is the art of beautiful handwriting.
He also had a funny experience where he tried to get a job as a shopkeeper at a local convenience store! However, he wasn't hired because the owner recognized him as a famous former leader.
Li Lanqing is still active and even attended the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party when he was 90 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Li Lanqing para niños
