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Wang Yang
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汪洋
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Wang in 2019
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| 9th Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference | |
| In office 14 March 2018 – 10 March 2023 |
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| Secretary-General | Xia Baolong Li Bin |
| Preceded by | Yu Zhengsheng |
| Succeeded by | Wang Huning |
| Vice Premier of China | |
| In office 16 March 2013 – 19 March 2018 Serving with Zhang Gaoli, Liu Yandong, Ma Kai
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| Premier | Li Keqiang |
| Party Secretary of Guangdong | |
| In office 1 December 2007 – 18 December 2012 |
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| Deputy | Huang Huahua Zhu Xiaodan (Governor of Guangdong) |
| Preceded by | Zhang Dejiang |
| Succeeded by | Hu Chunhua |
| Party Secretary of Chongqing | |
| In office 24 December 2005 – 1 December 2007 |
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| Deputy | Wang Hongju (mayor) |
| Preceded by | Huang Zhendong |
| Succeeded by | Bo Xilai |
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| Born | 5 March 1955 Suzhou, Anhui |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party (1975-present) |
| Children | Wang Xisha (daughter) |
| Alma mater | Central Party School, College of Continuing Education University of Science and Technology of China |
| Cabinet | Li Keqiang Government |
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Wang Yang (Chinese: 汪洋; born 5 March 1955) is a Chinese politician who held important roles in the government. He served as the chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference from 2018 to 2023. This group helps the government by discussing important issues and giving advice. Before that, he was a top member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, which is China's highest decision-making body.
Wang Yang started his political career in his home province of Anhui. He later moved to work for the central government. He became known for his work as the leader of Chongqing and then Guangdong province. In these roles, he supported economic and social changes. From 2013 to 2018, he was a Vice Premier of China, helping to manage important areas like farming and trade. He retired from his top leadership roles in 2022 and 2023.
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Early Life and Start in Politics
Wang Yang was born in Suzhou, Anhui province, on March 12, 1955. He came from a regular working-class family. His father passed away when Wang was young. From 1972 to 1976, he worked in a food processing factory. He started as a factory worker and later became a supervisor.
In 1975, he joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He then became an instructor at a local Party School. In 1979, he studied political economy at the Central Party School. This was during a time when China was starting to make big economic changes.
After his studies, Wang returned to his hometown. He worked as a party policy instructor. He then joined the Communist Youth League of China (CYLC), which is an organization for young people. He held several leadership roles in the CYLC in Anhui province from 1981 to 1984. After that, he worked in the Anhui Provincial Sports Bureau until 1988.
His first job in local government was in Tongling, Anhui, starting in 1988. He served as a deputy party leader and mayor of the city. During this time, he also continued his studies in political administration. In 1992, a very important leader, Deng Xiaoping, reportedly noticed Wang Yang and praised him as a talented person.
Wang continued to rise in his career. He became the chairman of Anhui's Economic Planning Commission in 1992. He was then appointed as the Executive Vice Governor of Anhui in 1993, a position he held until 1999. He also earned a master's degree in management science from the University of Science and Technology of China through part-time studies.
In 1999, he moved to the central government in Beijing. He worked in the National Development and Reform Commission, which plans the country's economy. From 2003 to 2005, he served as a Deputy Secretary-General of the State Council, helping with the daily work of the government.
Leading Cities and Provinces
Wang Yang gained national attention for his leadership in two important regions: Chongqing and Guangdong.
Work in Chongqing
From 2005 to 2007, Wang Yang was the Party Committee Secretary in Chongqing. Chongqing is a large city in western China. Wang was praised for helping this region connect more with the international world. He also made changes to how local news was reported. Starting in 2007, Chongqing media focused more on stories about ordinary people, like farmers and migrant workers, instead of just city leaders.
After Wang Yang left Chongqing, he was succeeded by Bo Xilai. Their approaches to leadership were quite different.
Leading Guangdong Province
In November 2007, Wang Yang became the CCP Committee Secretary of Guangdong province. This was a very important regional leadership job in China. Because of this role, he also became a member of the Communist Party's Politburo. The Politburo is one of the country's highest ruling groups.
In Guangdong, Wang Yang became known as a bold reformer. He helped Guangdong, which was already a leader in economic changes, to have even more economic and social freedoms. He also worked to make Shenzhen a center for new ideas and technology. Wang's leadership style was seen as unique because he was willing to take risks and try new things.
During the 2008 financial crisis, many small and medium-sized businesses in Guangdong faced problems. Wang Yang said his government would not stop these businesses from closing if they were not making a profit. He believed that the market would naturally remove businesses that were not productive.
Wang Yang also received international praise for how he handled the Wukan protests in 2011. In Wukan, villagers protested about land sales. Under Wang's leadership, the provincial government listened to the villagers' concerns. They allowed new local elections for a village chief, which was seen as a positive step.
National Leadership Roles
Wang Yang continued to take on more important roles in China's national government.
Serving as Vice Premier
In March 2013, Wang Yang was appointed as a Vice Premier of China in Li Keqiang's government. In this role, he was in charge of important areas like agriculture, water management, trade, tourism, and reducing poverty.
As Vice Premier, Wang often met with leaders from other countries. He also traveled abroad with China's top leaders, like President Xi Jinping. He took on leadership roles in several important policy groups. For example, he led the group focused on protecting intellectual property and fighting fake goods. He also led the national group working on poverty reduction.
Chairman of the CPPCC
In October 2017, Wang Yang was chosen to be a member of the 19th Politburo Standing Committee. This is China's most powerful decision-making body. In March 2018, he became the Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
As Chairman of the CPPCC, Wang Yang led a group that advises the government on important issues. He also headed the group that decided policies for the Xinjiang region. He visited Xinjiang several times in 2018 and 2019.
Retirement
In October 2022, Wang Yang was not chosen for the new 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. This meant he was retiring from his political roles. He officially stepped down as Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in March 2023.
Personal Details
Wang Yang is married to Zhu Mali. They have one daughter, Wang Xisha. She studied at Peking University and received a master's degree from Tufts University. Wang Xisha is married to Nicholas Zhang.
Awards
- Order of Friendship (Russia, 2017)
See also
In Spanish: Wang Yang para niños
