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Wang Qishan was born in Qingdao, Shandong in 1948, and graduated from the History Department of Northwest University in 1976. Wang was a deputy governor of China's central bank between 1993 and 1994, then president of China Construction Bank from 1994 to 1997. He was appointed acting mayor of Beijing when SARS struck the city in spring 2003, and served as mayor until 2007. Known for his straight-talking style and financial management expertise, Wang was promoted to vice premier in 2008. He became a member of the Politburo Standing Committee during the 18th Party Congress in November 2012, as well as secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
- Tom Plate says China’s vice-president made it a point in his Davos speech to stress Beijing’s commitment to taking a pragmatic approach in problem-solving – welcome words that should help ease tense US-China relations
‘Wang Qishan is completely right,’ said one analyst, backing the Chinese government’s positive view of its economy.
‘Wang Qishan is completely right,’ said one analyst, backing the Chinese government’s positive view of its economy.
Optimistic Davos address by China’s vice-president told of growth and “modest prosperity”, but it is to be hoped that his outlook is not tested and truce with Washington turns into peace.
Optimistic Davos address by China’s vice-president told of growth and “modest prosperity”, but it is to be hoped that his outlook is not tested and truce with Washington turns into peace.
Globe’s second-biggest economy certain to deliver modest prosperity for its people by 2020, ‘optimistic’ top official says at World Economic Forum.
Globe’s second-biggest economy certain to deliver modest prosperity for its people by 2020, ‘optimistic’ top official says at World Economic Forum.
US president has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum, where he had been tipped to hold a meeting with Wang Qishan.
US president has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum, where he had been tipped to hold a meeting with Wang Qishan.
Nations must ‘adapt to new reality … expand common interests, promote practical cooperation’ statesman says.
Nations must ‘adapt to new reality … expand common interests, promote practical cooperation’ statesman says.
High level meeting expected to take place on sidelines of annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
High level meeting expected to take place on sidelines of annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
World Economic Forum takes place with US-China trade war negotiations in the background.
World Economic Forum takes place with US-China trade war negotiations in the background.
The closest aide to President Xi Jinping says the mainland will strive to lead ‘economic globalisation’ and open its market wider despite ongoing US trade war.
The closest aide to President Xi Jinping says the mainland will strive to lead ‘economic globalisation’ and open its market wider despite ongoing US trade war.
Beijing wants high-level dialogue with the US as worsening relations between the two countries dominates discussion at economic event
Beijing wants high-level dialogue with the US as worsening relations between the two countries dominates discussion at economic event
Academic says the two countries are now ‘in a very difficult position’ because Beijing failed to take chances to make relations more ‘reciprocal and balanced’.
Academic says the two countries are now ‘in a very difficult position’ because Beijing failed to take chances to make relations more ‘reciprocal and balanced’.
Speakers at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore feel there is plenty of room for cooperation between Beijing and Washington, as the likes of Henry Kissinger and Wang Qishan are maintaining an optimistic outlook.
Speakers at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore feel there is plenty of room for cooperation between Beijing and Washington, as the likes of Henry Kissinger and Wang Qishan are maintaining an optimistic outlook.
US tycoon’s description of Chinese vice-president as ‘most influential political figure’ in world prompts Wang to go off script
US tycoon’s description of Chinese vice-president as ‘most influential political figure’ in world prompts Wang to go off script
The two countries ‘wish to expand cooperation’ and Beijing is prepared to ‘push for a proposal acceptable to both sides’, he says on Tuesday.
The two countries ‘wish to expand cooperation’ and Beijing is prepared to ‘push for a proposal acceptable to both sides’, he says on Tuesday.
- Vice-president will give a speech at next week’s high-profile gathering organised by Michael Bloomberg.
- Vice-president will give a speech at next week’s high-profile gathering organised by Michael Bloomberg.
Vice-President Wang Qishan will lead a Chinese delegation to an Israeli government conference that will discuss expanding business and trade opportunities
Vice-President Wang Qishan will lead a Chinese delegation to an Israeli government conference that will discuss expanding business and trade opportunities
Outcome of the two-hour meeting will be announced on Sunday
Outcome of the two-hour meeting will be announced on Sunday
When Wang Qishan was named head of the Communist Party's anti-corruption agency in late 2012 as part of a sweeping reshuffle of the top leadership, the announcement was greeted with dismay by some investors.