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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.
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.
- Beijing sends Vice-President Wang Qishan to attend inauguration of Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul on Tuesday
- Wang calls for more communication and coordination with ‘close neighbour’ on international and regional affairs
Dong took about US$73 million in bribes over two decades, court says.
Dong took about US$73 million in bribes over two decades, court says.
Wall Street executive John Thornton has no government role but bridges the US-China divide like Henry Kissinger in 1971, source says.
Wall Street executive John Thornton has no government role but bridges the US-China divide like Henry Kissinger in 1971, source says.
Dong Hong, a former aide of Vice-President Wang Qishan, took bribes totalling 460 million yuan over two decades of his political career, prosecutors say.
Dong Hong, a former aide of Vice-President Wang Qishan, took bribes totalling 460 million yuan over two decades of his political career, prosecutors say.
‘Upholding the spirit of non-conflict and non-confrontation … key to promoting the healthy and stable development of Sino-US relations,’ Chinese vice-president says.
‘Upholding the spirit of non-conflict and non-confrontation … key to promoting the healthy and stable development of Sino-US relations,’ Chinese vice-president says.