Lu Wei (politician) facts for kids
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Lu Wei
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鲁炜
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Lu Wei
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| Director of the Cyberspace Administration of China | |
| In office August 2013 – June 2016 |
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| General secretary | Xi Jinping |
| Preceded by | Wang Chen |
| Succeeded by | Xu Lin |
| Vice-Mayor of Beijing | |
| In office March 2011 – April 2013 |
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| Leader | Guo Jinlong → Wang Anshun (mayor) |
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| Born | January 1960 (age 65) Chaohu, Anhui, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party (expelled) |
| Alma mater | Guangxi University of Radio and Television Renmin University of China |
Lu Wei (simplified Chinese: 鲁炜; traditional Chinese: 魯煒; pinyin: Lǔ Wěi; born January 1960) is a former Chinese politician. He held important roles in the Chinese government. From 2013 to 2016, he was the head of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). This agency helps manage internet rules in China. Before that, Lu Wei was a Vice-Mayor of Beijing. Time magazine recognized him as one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2015.
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Early Life and Career
Lu Wei was born in January 1960 in Chaohu, Anhui province, China. He started his career in media. In 1991, he worked at the Xinhua News Agency in Guangxi province. He began as a Deputy Director and later became the Director in 1997.
From 2001 to 2004, he continued to advance at the Xinhua News Agency. He became a Deputy Director for the entire agency.
Important Government Roles
In March 2011, Lu Wei took on new responsibilities in Beijing. He was appointed as the Vice-Mayor of Beijing. He also led Beijing's propaganda department. He held these positions until April 2013.
In 2013, he was appointed to lead the Cyberspace Administration of China. This role made him a key figure in how the internet was managed in China.
Shaping Internet Policy
Lu Wei played a big part in China's internet policies. In October 2013, he gave a speech about the "Chinese Dream." This idea was made popular by Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping.
In May 2014, Lu Wei was promoted. He became a deputy minister in the Publicity Department. This department is important for sharing government messages.
International Visits
In December 2014, Lu Wei visited the United States. He met with government officials in Washington, D.C. They discussed topics like internet security. He also visited technology companies in Silicon Valley. Leaders from companies like Apple, Facebook, and eBay welcomed him.
End of Public Service
Lu Wei stepped down from his role at the Cyberspace Administration of China in June 2016. He continued as a deputy head of the propaganda department for a while. However, he gave up his other major titles.
