Coverage dated March 10, 2023

China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy

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China has named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world's second-largest economy. Li was nominated by

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    China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    China has named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world's second-largest economy. Li was nominated by

  2. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    China appoints Li Qiang, a trusted ally of Xi Jinping, as premier (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Laura He, CNN Business, and Riley Zhang China’s rubber-stamp legislature has appointed Li Qiang, a long-time aide of leader Xi Jinping, as premier, the man tasked with reviving the world’s second-largest economy after three years of zero-Covid restrictions.

  3. Digital Journal

    Li Qiang: China's new premier and Xi loyalist (opens Digital Journal)

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    Li Qiang, one of Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, was confirmed as Chinese premier on Saturday. Li was appointed to the seven-member Standing Committee

  4. France 24

    Li Qiang appointed Chinese premier as Xi asserts influence (opens France 24)

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    Li Qiang, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, was confirmed as premier on Saturday, as Xi cements his influence on the country's top leadership.

  5. Voice of America

    Li Qiang Becomes China's Premier, Tasked With Reviving Economy (opens Voice of America)

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    Li is one of Xi Jinping’s most trusted allies

  6. PBS NewsHour

    China's parliament names Xi ally Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world’s second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years.

  7. NBC News

    China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of world's second largest economy (opens NBC News)

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    As premier, Li will revive a sluggish post-Covid economy facing weak global demand, U.S. tariffs, a shrinking workforce and an aging population.

  8. Winchester Star

    China names Li Qiang, close confidant of Xi Jinping, as nation's next premier nominally in charge of 2nd largest economy (opens Winchester Star)

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    China names Li Qiang, close confidant of Xi Jinping, as nation's next premier nominally in charge of 2nd largest economy.

  9. KEYT Santa Barbara

    China appoints Li Qiang, a trusted ally of Xi Jinping, as premier | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Laura He, CNN Business, and Riley Zhang China's rubber-stamp legislature has appointed Li Qiang, a long-time aide of leader Xi Jinping, as premier, the

  10. France 24

    Xi cements influence as China's parliament appoints close ally Li Qiang as premier (opens France 24)

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    Li Qiang, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, was confirmed as premier on Saturday, as Xi cements his influence on the country's top leadership.

  11. Voice of America

    China’s Parliament Elects Li Qiang as Premier (opens Voice of America)

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    Li is one of Xi Jinping’s most trusted allies

  12. Al Jazeera

    China’s parliament names Li Qiang as new premier (opens Al Jazeera)

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    New premier Li Qiang, 63, a confidant of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, faces the task of reviving China’s flagging economy.

  13. Delaware Public Media

    China names Xi Jinping ally Li Qiang as premier (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, will nominally be in charge of the world's second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years.

  14. Digital Journal

    Li Qiang appointed as Chinese premier (opens Digital Journal)

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    Li Qiang, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping's most trusted allies, was confirmed as premier on Saturday, as Xi asserts his influence on the country's

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