Wang Huning, who is believed to have been one of the architects of the “Chinese dream” concept, has become the top official in charge of ideology, propaganda and party organisation. Illustration: Henry Wong
Wang Huning, who is believed to have been one of the architects of the “Chinese dream” concept, has become the top official in charge of ideology, propaganda and party organisation. Illustration: Henry Wong
China's leadership reshuffle 2017
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Wang Huning: the low-profile, liberal dream weaver who’s about to become China’s ideology tsar

The former Fudan University professor has been influencing presidents behind the scenes for 30 years, but now he’s set to take centre-stage

Kinling Lo
Kinling Lo

Updated: 11:34am, 26 Oct, 2017

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Wang Huning, who is believed to have been one of the architects of the “Chinese dream” concept, has become the top official in charge of ideology, propaganda and party organisation. Illustration: Henry Wong
Wang Huning, who is believed to have been one of the architects of the “Chinese dream” concept, has become the top official in charge of ideology, propaganda and party organisation. Illustration: Henry Wong
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