Asia - Pacific
Li Qiang appointed as China's new prime minister
Li, 63, will replace Li Keqiang who served two terms
Servet Günerigök |
11.03.2023 - Update : 11.03.2023
A general view of the Great Hall of the People during the 1st General Assembly of the ongoing 14th term of the Chinese National People's Congress in Beijin, China on March 10, 2023.
BEIJING
Li Qiang was appointed China's new prime minister Saturday at the 14th National People's Congress.
Nominated by President Xi Jinping, Li, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, received the votes from 2,936 delegates, 3 against and 8 abstentions.
Li, 63, will replace Li Keqiang who served two terms -- 10 years.
