The latest news and top stories on Liu Guozhong. Serving as a Chinese Vice-Premier since March 2023, he holds a significant portfolio encompassing agriculture, rural affairs, health, poverty alleviation and meteorology. His responsibilities include strengthening agricultural production, ensuring food security and consolidating poverty alleviation efforts. With a background in provincial governance, including serving as Governor and Party Secretary of Shaanxi, he has overseen responses to public health crises, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and a chikungunya fever outbreak in Foshan. His expertise extends to promoting rural vitalisation and managing key agricultural initiatives.