Li Keqiang, 57, was appointed Chinese premier on Friday, at a time when China has become the world's second largest economy. He is the first premier born after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to hold dual academic degrees in economics and law.
Premier Li Keqiang nominated a list of candidates for members of the State Council at the ongoing national legislative session on Saturday.
The nomination of Premier Li Keqiang was approved by nearly 3,000 deputies to the National People's Congress in Beijing on Friday.
Li Keqiang was nominated Friday by newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping as the candidate for premier at the ongoing parliament session.
Vice Premier Li Keqiang and other senior Chinese leaders on Sunday joined lawmakers in panel discussions during the ongoing annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC), the top legislature.
His toughness in advancing complex reforms, as well as his social warmth and scholarly temperament have made him a major figure in China's political arena.
His toughness in advancing complex reforms, as well as his social warmth and scholarly temperament have made him a major figure in China's political arena.
His toughness in advancing complex reforms, as well as his social warmth and scholarly temperament have made him a major figure in China's political arena.
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan on Thursday met with US President Barack Obama at the White House on bilateral ties.
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan wrapped up his three-day visit to the United States on Thursday.