China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy

Summary by Hürriyet Daily News

China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world’s second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years.

Published 3 months ago · Beijing, China

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Times of India

President Xi Jinping's close aide Li Qiang confirmed as China's new Premier by Parliament

Li, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, China's largest city, will replace Li Keqiang, who is retiring during the National People's Congress session that ends on Monday, after serving two five-year terms.

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

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3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

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3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

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3 months ago·United Kingdom

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