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Li Keqiang was born on July 1, 1955 in Dingyuan County, People's Republic of China and was credited as a politician and economist. Death is recorded on October 27, 2023, at the age of 68. Education on record includes Hefei No. 8 High School and Peking University. Listed accolades include Nishan-e-Pakistan (2013). Credited works include The Strategic Choice for China's Prosperity.
My Take
I approach political figures cautiously, but Li Keqiang interests me as the rare premier who was genuinely an economist at heart. Peking University trained him, and the so-called Li Keqiang Index, his preference for hard metrics like electricity use over official figures, suggested a leader who trusted ground reality over polish. He governed at the very summit of power for a decade, often perceived as constrained, yet there was a recognizable human pragmatism to him. His sudden death in 2023 clearly unsettled many. I remember him as a numbers-minded technocrat who never quite lost his individuality.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Li Keqiang
- Name (Japanese)
- 李克強
- Born
- July 1, 1955 – October 27, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Dingyuan County, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- politician / economist
2. Background
- High school
- Hefei No. 8 High School
- University
- Peking University
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Nishan-e-Pakistan
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Strategic Choice for China's Prosperity | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li%20Keqiang
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%8E%E5%85%8B%E5%BC%B7
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18111
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Li Keqiang born?
Born July 1, 1955.
When did Li Keqiang die?
Died October 27, 2023, aged 68.
Where was Li Keqiang from?
Li Keqiang was from Dingyuan County, People's Republic of China.
What did Li Keqiang do?
Li Keqiang worked as politician, economist.
What was Li Keqiang known for?
Notable works include The Strategic Choice for China's Prosperity.
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