Xi Jinping–Li Keqiang Administration Explained

Cabinet Name:Xi–Li Administration
Jurisdiction:
the People's Republic of China
Cabinet Number:5th generation
Cabinet Type:Communist leadership
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Date Formed:15 March 2013
Date Dissolved:11 March 2023
State Head:Xi Jinping
Government Head:Li Keqiang
Political Party:Chinese Communist Party
Eight minor parties
Election:
Previous:Hu–Wen Administration
Successor:Xi Core Administration

The Xi–Li Administration was the administration of China from 2013 to 2023. Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang succeeded Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao after the 12th National People's Congress.

Xi replaced Hu Jintao as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and president of China, and Li Keqiang replaced Wen Jiabao as premier of the State Council. The rest of the fifth generation of the CCP leadership includes Zhang Dejiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishan, Zhang Gaoli, Li Yuanchao, Liu Yandong, and Wang Yang.[1]

The Xi Jinping–Li Keqiang Administration ended following the end of Li Keqiang's term of premiership on 11 March 2023. Li Qiang took over the office of premier of China in March 2023 during the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.[2]

Functions and powers

Party organsHeadDeputyFormation
National Security CommissionXi JinpingLi Keqiang
Li Zhanshu
January 2014
Central Comprehensively Deepening Reforms CommissionLi Keqiang
Wang Huning
Han Zheng
March 2018
Central Financial and Economic Affairs CommissionLi Keqiang
Central Foreign Affairs Commission
Central Cyberspace Affairs CommissionLi Keqiang
Wang Huning
Central Military and Civil Integration Development CommissionJanuary 2017

Politburo Standing Committee

See main article: 18th Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party and 19th Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party.

Presidency

OfficeOfficeholder(s)Tenure
PresidentXi Jinping2013–
Vice PresidentLi Yuanchao
Wang Qishan
2013–2018
2018–2023

National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference leaders

See main article: 12th National People's Congress, 13th National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.

OfficeOfficeholder(s)Tenure
Congress ChairpersonLi Zhanshu2018–
Vice Congress Chairperson(s)Li Jianguo2013–
Wang Shengjun2013–
2013–
2013–
Wang Chen2013–
2013–
Ji Bingxuan2013–
Zhang Ping2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
OfficeOfficeholder(s)Tenure
Conference ChairpersonWang Yang2018–
Vice Conference Chairperson(s)Du Qinglin2013–
Ling Jihua (removed and arrested)2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
Zhang Qingli2013–
2013–
Su Rong (removed and arrested)2013–2014
Chen Yuan2013–
Lu Zhangong2013–
Zhou Xiaochuan2013–
Wang Jiarui2013–
2013–
Ma Biao2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–
2013–

The State Council

See main article: Li Keqiang Government.

Li Keqiang Cabinet I (Members of the 12th State Council)
March 2013 – March 2018
OfficeOfficeholder(s)Tenure
PremierLi Keqiang2013–2018
Vice Premier(s)(1st)Zhang Gaoli2013–2018
(2nd)Liu Yandong (female)2013–2018
(3rd)Wang Yang2013–2018
(4th)Ma Kai2013–
State Councilor(s)(1st)Yang Jing (Mongol)*2013–Feb 2018 (removed)
(2nd)Gen. Chang Wanquan*2013–2018
(3rd)Yang Jiechi2013–2018
(4th)Guo Shengkun2013–2018
(5th)Wang Yong2013–2018
Secretary GeneralYang Jing (Mongol)2013–Feb 2018 (removed)
Foreign MinisterWang Yi2013–2018
Defense MinisterGen. Chang Wanquan2013–2018
Minister in charge of the National Development and Reform CommissionXu Shaoshi2013–2018
Education MinisterYuan Guiren2013–2018
Science and Technology MinisterWan Gang (Zhi Gong Party Chairman)2013–2018
Industry and Information MinisterMiao Wei2013–2018
Minister in charge of the State Ethnic Affairs CommissionWang Zhengwei (Hui)2013–2016
Bagatur (Mongol)2016-2018
Public Security MinisterGuo Shengkun2013–2018
State Security MinisterGeng Huichang2013–2018
Supervision MinisterHuang Shuxian2013–
Civil Affairs MinisterLi Liguo2013–2018
Justice MinisterWu Aiying (female)2013–2018
Finance MinisterLou Jiwei2013–2018
Human Resources and Social Security MinisterYin Weimin2013–2018
Resources MinisterJiang Daming2013–2018
Environment MinisterZhou Shengxian2013–2015
Chen Jining2015–2018
Construction MinisterJiang Weixin2013–2014
Chen Zhenggao2014–2018
Transport MinisterYang Chuantang2013–2018
Water MinisterChen Lei2013–2018
Agriculture MinisterHan Changfu2013–2018
Commerce MinisterGao Hucheng2013–2018
Culture MinisterCai Wu2013–2014
Luo Shugang2014–2018
Minister in charge of the Health and Family Planning CommissionLi Bin (female)2013–2018
Central Bank GovernorZhou Xiaochuan2013–2018
Auditor GeneralLiu Jiayi2013–2018
Li Keqiang Cabinet II (Members of the 13th State Council)
March 2018 – 2023
OfficeOfficeholder(s)Tenure
PremierLi Keqiang2018–
Vice Premier(s)(1st)Han Zheng2018–
(2nd)Sun Chunlan (female)2018–
(3rd)Hu Chunhua2018–
(4th)Liu He2018–
State Councilor(s)(1st)Gen. Wei Fenghe*2018–
(2nd)Wang Yong2018–
(3rd)Wang Yi2018–
(4th)Xiao Jie2018–
(5th)Zhao Kezhi2018–
Secretary GeneralXiao Jie2018–
Foreign MinisterWang Yi2018–
Defense MinisterGen. Wei Fenghe2018–
Central Bank GovernorYi Gang2018-
Auditor GeneralHu Zejun (female)2018-

History

Xi Jinping was elected Vice Chairman of the CCP Central Military Commission at the fifth Central Committee Election of 17th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party. Li Keqiang is currently the party secretary of the State Council and the deputy leader of the Leading Group for Financial and Economic Affairs.

Following the 18th National Congress, Xi was named General Secretary of the CCP and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 top leaders elected into new CPC Central Committee . China.org.cn . 15 November 2012 . 14 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121114132412/http://china.org.cn/china/18th_cpc_congress/2012-11/14/content_27108938.htm . live .
  2. News: 2023-03-11 . Li Qiang: China appoints Xi Jinping ally as premier . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-03-14 . 2023-03-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230314122017/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-64924440 . live .