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Executive branch China, in 35 editions.
The entry for China published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- president,
- vice president,
- premier,
- three vice premiers,
- State Council,
- Central Military Commission (de facto)
president, vice president, premier, three vice premiers, State Council, Central Military Commission (de facto)
- president,
- vice president,
- premier,
- five vice premiers,
- State Council
president, vice president, premier, three five vice premiers, State Council, Central Military Commission (de facto) Council
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- premier,
- five vice premiers,
- State Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President YANG Shangkun (since 8 April 1988); Vice President WANG Zhen (since 8 April 1988)
- Chief of State and Head of Government (de facto):
- DENG Xiaoping (since mid-1977)
- Head of Government:
- Premier LI Peng (Acting Premier since 24 November 1987, Premier since 9 April 1988);
- Vice Premier YAO Yilin (since 2 July 1979);
- Vice Premier TIAN Jiyun (since 20 June 1983);
- Vice Premier WU Xueqian (since 12 April 1988);
- Vice Premier ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991);
- Vice Premier ZHU Rongji (since 8 April 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- National People's Congress:
- last held March 1988 (next to be held March 1993);
- results - CCP is the only party but there are also independents;
- seats - (2,976 total) CCP and independents 2,976 (indirectly elected at county or xian level)
- President:
- last held 8 April 1988 (next to be held March 1993); results - YANG Shangkun was nominally elected by the Seventh National People's Congress
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, premier, five vice premiers, State Council
Chief of State:
President YANG Shangkun (since 8 April 1988); Vice President WANG Zhen
(since 8 April 1988)
Chief of State and Head of Government (de facto):
DENG Xiaoping (since mid-1977)
Head of Government:
Premier LI Peng (Acting Premier since 24 November 1987, Premier since 9
April 1988); Vice Premier YAO Yilin (since 2 July 1979); Vice Premier TIAN
Jiyun (since 20 June 1983); Vice Premier WU Xueqian (since 12 April 1988);
Vice Premier ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991); Vice Premier ZHU Rongji (since
8 April 1991)
National People's Congress:
last held March 1988 (next to be held March 1993); results - CCP is the only
party but there are also independents; seats - (2,976 total) CCP and
independents 2,976 (indirectly elected at county or xian level)
President:
last held 8 April 1988 (next to be held March 1993); results - YANG Shangkun
was nominally elected by the Seventh National People's Congress
Published as “Elections”
- National People's Congress:
- last held March 1993 (next to be held March 1998);
- results - CCP is the only party but there are also independents;
- seats - (2,977 total) (elected at county or xian level)
- President:
- last held 27 March 1993 (next to be held NA 1998); results - JIANG Zemin was nominally elected by the Eighth National People's Congress
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- premier,
- four vice premiers,
- State Council
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993); Vice President RONG Yiren (since 27 March 1993)
- Chief of State and Head of Government (de facto):
- DENG Xiaoping (since NA 1977)
- Head of Government:
- Premier LI Peng (Acting Premier since 24 November 1987, Premier since 9 April 1988) Vice Premier ZHU Rongji (since 8 April 1991);
- Vice Premier ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991);
- Vice Premier QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993);
- Vice Premier LI Lanqing (29 March 1993)
National People's Congress:
last held March 1993 (next to be held March 1998); results - CCP is the only
party but there are also independents; seats - (2,977 total) (elected at
county or xian level)
President:
last held 27 March 1993 (next to be held NA 1998); results - JIANG Zemin was
nominally elected by the Eighth National People's Congress
president, vice president, premier, five four vice premiers, State Council
Chief of State:
President YANG Shangkun JIANG Zemin (since 8 April 1988); 27 March 1993); Vice President WANG Zhen RONG Yiren
(since 8 April 1988) 27 March 1993)
Chief of State and Head of Government (de facto):
DENG Xiaoping (since mid-1977) NA 1977)
Head of Government:
Premier LI Peng (Acting Premier since 24 November 1987, Premier since 9
April 1988); Vice Premier YAO Yilin (since 2 July 1979); Vice Premier TIAN 1988) Vice Premier
Jiyun (since 20 June 1983);WU Xueqian ZHU Rongji (since 12 8 April 1988);1991); Vice Premier ZOU
Jiahua (since 8 April 1991); Vice Premier ZHU Rongji QIAN Qichen (since
8 April 1991)
National People's Congress:
last held March 1988 (next to be heldresults - CCP is the onlyparty but there are also independents; seats - (2,976 total) CCP and Vice Premier LI Lanqing (29 March
independents 2,976 (indirectly elected at county or xian level)
President:
last held 8 April 1988 (next to be held1993); results - YANG Shangkun 1993)
was nominally elected by the Seventh National People's Congress
The entry for China did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993);
- Vice President RONG Yiren (since 27 March 1993);
- election last held 27 March 1993 (next to be held 1998);
- results - JIANG Zemin was nominally elected by the Eighth National People's Congress
- head of government:
- Premier LI Peng (Acting Premier since 24 November 1987, Premier since 9 April 1988) Vice Premier ZHU Rongji (since 8 April 1991);
- Vice Premier ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991);
- Vice Premier QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993);
- Vice Premier LI Lanqing (29 March 1993);
- Vice Premier WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995);
- Vice Premier JIANG Chunyun (since 17 March 1995)
- cabinet:
- State Council; appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
National People's Congress: chief of state: President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March
last held March 1993 (next to be held1998); results - CCP is the only 1993); Vice
party but there are also independents; seats - (2,977 total) (elected at
county or xian level)
President:
President RONG Yiren (since 27 March 1993); election last held 27
March 1993 (next to be held NA 1998); results - JIANG Zemin was
elected by the Eighth National People's Congresspresident, vice president, premier, four vice premiers, State Council head of
Chief of State:
President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993); Vice President RONG Yiren
(since 27 March 1993)
Chief of State and Head of Government (de facto):
DENG Xiaoping (since NA 1977)
HeadGovernment:government: Premier LI Peng (Acting Premier since 24 November
1987, Premier since 9
April 1991); Vice Premier ZOU
Premier QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993);
March 1993) 1993); Vice Premier WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995); Vice
Premier JIANG Chunyun (since 17 March 1995)
cabinet: State Council; appointed by the National People's Congress
(NPC)
- chief of state:
- President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice President RONG Yiren (since 27 March 1993) elected by the National People's Congress;
- election last held 27 March 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
- results - JIANG Zemin was nominally elected by the Eighth National People's Congress
- head of government:
- Premier LI Peng (Acting Premier since 24 November 1987, Premier since 9 April 1988) nominated by the president, decided by the National People's Congress;
- Vice Premiers ZHU Rongji (since 8 April 1991), ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991), QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and JIANG Chunyun (since 17 March 1995) nominated by the president, decided by the National People's Congress
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
chief of state: President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993); 1993) and Vice
President RONG Yiren (since 27 March 1993); 1993) elected by the National
People's Congress; election last held 27
NA 1998); results - JIANG Zemin was nominally
National People's Congress
head of government: Premier LI Peng (Acting Premier since 24 November
November 1987, Premier since 9 April 1988) nominated by the
president, decided by the National People's Congress; Vice Premier Premiers
ZHU Rongji (since 81991); Vice Premier 1991), ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991); Vice 1991),Premier QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993); Vice Premier 1993), LI Lanqing (291993); Vice Premier 1993), WU
Bangguo (since 17 March 1995); Vice 1995), and JIANG Chunyun (since 17 March
Premier
1995) nominated by the president, decided by the National People's
Congress
cabinet: State Council; Council appointed by the National People's Congress
(NPC)
- chief of state:
- President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice President RONG Yiren (since 27 March 1993)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Peng (acting premier since 24 November 1987, premier since 9 April 1988);
- Vice Premiers ZHU Rongji (since 8 April 1991), ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991), QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and JIANG Chunyun (since 17 March 1995)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 March 1993 (next to be held NA March 1998);
- premier and vice premiers nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- election results:
- JIANG Zemin elected by the Eighth National People's Congress; percent of National People's Congress vote - NA
chief of state: President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice
President RONG Yiren (since 27 March 1993) elected by the NationalPeople's Congress; election last held 27 March 1993 (next to be heldhead of government: Premier LI Peng
NA 1998); results - JIANG Zemin was nominally elected by the Eighth
National People's Congress(Acting Premier (acting premier since 24
1987, Premier premier since 9 April 1988) nominated by the 1988); Vice Premiers
president, decided by the National People's Congress;
April 1991), ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991),
March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU
1995), and JIANG Chunyun (since 17 March
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress
(NPC)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
People's Congress for five-year terms; election last held 27 March
1993 (next to be held NA March 1998); premier and vice premiers
nominated by the president, decided confirmed by the National People's
Congresscabinet: State Council appointed election results: JIANG Zemin elected by the Eighth National People's Congress(NPC) Congress; percent of National People's Congress vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice President HU Jintao (since 16 March 1998)
- head of government:
- Premier ZHU Rongji (since 18 March 1998);
- Vice Premiers QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and WEN Jiabao (since 18 March 1998)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- elections last held 16-18 March 1998 (next to be held NA March 2003);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- election results:
- JIANG Zemin reelected president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,882 votes (36 delegates voted against him, 29 abstained, and 32 did not vote);
- HU Jintao elected vice president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,841 votes (67 delegates voted against him, 39 abstained, and 32 did not vote)
chief of state: President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice
President RONG Yiren HU Jintao (since 27 16 March 1993) 1998)
head of government: Premier LI Peng (acting premier since 24 November ZHU Rongji (since
1987, premier since 9 April 1988); Vice Premiers8 18 March 1998); ViceApril 1991), ZOU Jiahua (since 8 April 1991), Premiers QIAN Qichen (since 29
1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 MarchJIANG Chunyun WEN Jiabao (since 17 18
March 1995) 1998)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress
(NPC)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
People's Congress for five-year terms; election elections last held 27 16-18 March1993 1998 (next to be held NA March 1998); 2003); premier and vice premiersnominated by the
president, confirmed by the National People's
election results: JIANG Zemin elected reelected president by the Eighth Ninth
National People's
Congress; percent
voted against him, 29 abstained, and 32 did not vote); HU Jintao
elected vice president by the Ninth National People's Congress vote - NA with a
total of 2,841 votes (67 delegates voted against him, 39 abstained,
and 32 did not vote)
- chief of state:
- President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice President HU Jintao (since 16 March 1998)
- head of government:
- Premier ZHU Rongji (since 18 March 1998);
- Vice Premiers QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and WEN Jiabao (since 18 March 1998)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- elections last held 16-18 March 1998 (next to be held NA March 2003);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- election results:
- JIANG Zemin reelected president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,882 votes (36 delegates voted against him, 29 abstained, and 32 did not vote);
- HU Jintao elected vice president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,841 votes (67 delegates voted against him, 39 abstained, and 32 did not vote)
chief of state: President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice
President HU Jintao (since 16 March 1998)
head of government: Premier ZHU Rongji (since 18 March 1998); Vice
Premiers QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March
1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and WEN Jiabao (since 18
March 1998)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress
(NPC)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
People's Congress for five-year terms; elections last held 16-18 March
March 1998 (next to be held NA March 2003); premier nominated by the
president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
election results: JIANG Zemin reelected president by the Ninth
National People's Congress with a total of 2,882 votes (36 delegates
voted against him, 29 abstained, and 32 did not vote); HU Jintao
elected vice president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a
a total of 2,841 votes (67 delegates voted against him, 39 abstained,
abstained, and 32 did not vote)
- chief of state:
- President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice President HU Jintao (since 16 March 1998)
- head of government:
- Premier ZHU Rongji (since 18 March 1998);
- Vice Premiers QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and WEN Jiabao (since 18 March 1998)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- elections last held 16-18 March 1998 (next to be held NA March 2003);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- election results:
- JIANG Zemin reelected president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,882 votes (36 delegates voted against him, 29 abstained, and 32 did not vote);
- HU Jintao elected vice president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,841 votes (67 delegates voted against him, 39 abstained, and 32 did not vote)
chief of state: President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice
head of government: Premier ZHU Rongji (since 18 March 1998); Vice
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress
elections: president and vice president elected by the National
election results: JIANG Zemin reelected president by the Ninth
- chief of state:
- President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice President HU Jintao (since 16 March 1998) head of government: Premier ZHU Rongji (since 18 March 1998);
- Vice Premiers QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and WEN Jiabao (since 18 March 1998) cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC) elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- elections last held 16-18 March 1998 (next to be held NA March 2003);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress election results: JIANG Zemin reelected president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,882 votes (36 delegates voted against him, 29 abstained, and 32 did not vote);
- HU Jintao elected vice president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,841 votes (67 delegates voted against him, 39 abstained, and 32 did not vote)
chief of state: President JIANG Zemin (since 27 March 1993) and Vice President HU Jintao (since 16 March 1998)
- chief of state:
- President Hu Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- elections last held 16-18 March 1998 (next to be held NA March 2003);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Vice Premiers QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and WEN Jiabao (since 18 March 1998)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- election results:
- JIANG Zemin reelected president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,882 votes (36 delegates voted against him, 29 abstained, and 32 did not vote);
- HU Jintao elected vice president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,841 votes (67 delegates voted against him, 39 abstained, and 32 did not vote)
chief of state: President JIANG Zemin Hu Jintao (since 27 15 March 1993) 2003) and Vice President HU Jintao ZENG Qinghong (since 16 15 March 1998) 2003)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms; elections last held 16-18 March 1998 (next to be held NA March 2003); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
head of government: Premier ZHU Rongji WEN Jiabao (since 18 16 March 1998); 2003); Vice Premiers QIAN Qichen (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 March 1993), WU Bangguo (since 17 March 1995), and WEN Jiabao (since 18 March 1998)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC) elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms; elections last held 16-18 March 1998 (next to be held NA March 2003); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
election results: JIANG Zemin reelected president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,882 votes (36 delegates voted against him, 29 abstained, and 32 did not vote); HU Jintao elected vice president by the Ninth National People's Congress with a total of 2,841 votes (67 delegates voted against him, 39 abstained, and 32 did not vote)
- chief of state:
- President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Vice Premiers HUANG Ju (since 17 March 2003), WU Yi (17 March 2003), ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- election results:
- HU Jintao elected president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (4 delegates voted against him, 4 abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- 2 seats were vacant
chief of state: President Hu HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms; elections last held 16-18 15-17 March 1998 2003 (next to be held NA March 2003); mid-March 2008); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
head of government: Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003); Vice Premiers QIAN Qichen HUANG Ju (since 29 March 1993), LI Lanqing (29 17 March 1993), 2003), WU Bangguo Yi (17 March 2003), ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 1995), 2003), and WEN Jiabao HUI Liangyu (since 18 17 March 1998) 2003)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
election results: JIANG Zemin reelected HU Jintao elected president by the Ninth Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,882 2,937 votes (36 (4 delegates voted against him, 29 4 abstained, and 32 38 did not vote); HU Jintao ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the Ninth Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,841 2,578 votes (67 (177 delegates voted against him, 39 190 abstained, and 32 38 did not vote) vote); 2 seats were vacant
- chief of state:
- President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Vice Premiers HUANG Ju (since 17 March 2003), WU Yi (17 March 2003), ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- election results:
- HU Jintao elected president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (4 delegates voted against him, 4 abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- 2 seats were vacant
chief of state: President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms; elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congresshead of government: Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003); Vice Premiers HUANG Ju (since 17 March 2003), WU Yi (17 March 2003), ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms; elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
election results: HU Jintao elected president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (4 delegates voted against him, 4 abstained, and 38 did not vote); ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote); 2 seats were vacant
- chief of state:
- President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Vice Premiers HUANG Ju (since 17 March 2003), WU Yi (17 March 2003), ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms;
- elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- election results:
- HU Jintao elected president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (four delegates voted against him, four abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- two seats were vacant
chief of state: President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
head of government: Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003); Vice Premiers HUANG Ju (since 17 March 2003), WU Yi (17 March 2003), ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for five-year terms; elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
election results: HU Jintao elected president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (4 (four delegates voted against him, 4 four abstained, and 38 did not vote); ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the Tenth National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote); 2 two seats were vacant
- chief of state:
- President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Executive Vice Premier HUANG Ju (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premiers WU Yi (17 March 2003), ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- election results:
- HU Jintao elected president by the 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (four delegates voted against him, four abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- two seats were vacant
chief of state: President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
head of government: Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003); Executive Vice Premiers Premier HUANG Ju (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premiers WU Yi (17 March 2003), ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for a five-year terms; term (eligible for a second term); elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held mid-March 2008); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
election results: HU Jintao elected president by the Tenth 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (four delegates voted against him, four abstained, and 38 did not vote); ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the Tenth 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote); two seats were vacant
- chief of state:
- President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003); Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Vice Premier WU Yi (17 March 2003), Vice Premier ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and Vice Premier HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held in mid-March 2008);
- premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
- election results:
- HU Jintao elected president by the 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (4 delegates voted against him, 4 abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote);
- 2 seats were vacant
chief of state: President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003) and 2003); Vice President ZENG Qinghong (since 15 March 2003)
head of government: Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003); Executive Vice Premier HUANG Ju (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premiers WU Yi (17 March 2003), Vice Premier ZENG Peiyan (since 17 March 2003), and Vice Premier HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held 15-17 March 2003 (next to be held in mid-March 2008); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
election results: HU Jintao elected president by the 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (four (4 delegates voted against him, four 4 abstained, and 38 did not vote); ZENG Qinghong elected vice president by the 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote); two 2 seats were vacant
- chief of state:
- President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003); Vice President XI Jinping (since 15 March 2008)
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Executive Vice Premier LI Keqiang (17 March 2008), Vice Premier HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premier ZHANG Deijiang (since 17 March 2008), and Vice Premier WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2008)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress (NPC)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held 15-17 March 2008 (next to be held in mid-March 2013);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- HU Jintao elected president by National People's Congress with a total of 2,963 votes; XI Jinping elected vice president with a total of 2,919 votes
chief of state: President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003); Vice President ZENG Qinghong XI Jinping (since 15 March 2003) 2008)
head of government: Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003); Executive Vice Premier WU Yi LI Keqiang (17 March 2003), 2008), Vice Premier ZENG Peiyan HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premier ZHANG Deijiang (since 17 March 2008), and Vice Premier HUI Liangyu WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2003) 2008)
cabinet: State Council appointed by the National People's Congress (NPC)
elections: president and vice president elected by the National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held 15-17 March 2003 2008 (next to be held in mid-March 2008); 2013); premier nominated by the president, confirmed by the National People's Congress
election results: HU Jintao elected president by the 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,937 votes (4 delegates voted against him, 4 abstained, and 38 did not vote); ZENG Qinghong 2,963 votes; XI Jinping elected vice president by the 10th National People's Congress with a total of 2,578 2,919 votes (177 delegates voted against him, 190 abstained, and 38 did not vote); 2 seats were vacant
- chief of state:
- President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003); Vice President XI Jinping (since 15 March 2008)
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Executive Vice Premier LI Keqiang (17 March 2008), Vice Premier HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premier ZHANG Deijiang (since 17 March 2008), and Vice Premier WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2008)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held 15-17 March 2008 (next to be held in mid-March 2013);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- HU Jintao elected president by National People's Congress with a total of 2,963 votes; XI Jinping elected vice president with a total of 2,919 votes
chief of state:
President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003); Vice President XI Jinping (since 15 March 2008)
head of government:
Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003); Executive Vice Premier LI Keqiang (17 March 2008), Vice Premier HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premier ZHANG Deijiang (since 17 March 2008), and Vice Premier WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2008)
cabinet:
State Council appointed by National People's Congress (NPC)
elections:
president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held 15-17 March 2008 (next to be held in mid-March 2013); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results:
HU Jintao elected president by National People's Congress with a total of 2,963 votes; XI Jinping elected vice president with a total of 2,919 votes
The same text in 3 editions, 2010 to 2012.
- chief of state:
- President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003); Vice President XI Jinping (since 15 March 2008)
- head of government:
- Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003);
- Executive Vice Premier LI Keqiang (17 March 2008), Vice Premier HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premier ZHANG Dejiang (since 17 March 2008), and Vice Premier WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2008)
- cabinet:
State Council appointed by National People's Congress
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held on 15-17 March 2008 (next to be held in mid-March 2013);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- HU Jintao elected president by National People's Congress with a total of 2,963 votes; XI Jinping elected vice president with a total of 2,919 votes
chief of state:
President HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003); Vice President XI Jinping (since 15 March 2008)
head of government:
Premier WEN Jiabao (since 16 March 2003); Executive Vice Premier LI Keqiang (17 March 2008), Vice Premier HUI Liangyu (since 17 March 2003), Vice Premier ZHANG Deijiang Dejiang (since 17 March 2008), and Vice Premier WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2008)
cabinet:
State Council appointed by National People's Congress
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elections:
president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 15-17 March 2008 (next to be held in mid-March 2013); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results:
HU Jintao elected president by National People's Congress with a total of 2,963 votes; XI Jinping elected vice president with a total of 2,919 votes
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President LI Yuanchao (since 14 March 2013)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013);
- Executive Vice Premier ZHANG Gaoli (since 16 March 2013), Vice Premier LIU Yandong (since 16 March 2013), Vice Premier MA Kai (since 16 March 2013), and Vice Premier WANG Yang (since 16 March 2013)
- cabinet:
State Council appointed by National People's Congress
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- elections last held on 5-17 March 2013 (next to be held in March 2018);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- XI Jinping elected president by National People's Congress with a total of 2,952 votes; LI Yuanchao elected vice president with a total of 2,940 votes
chief of state:
President HU Jintao XI Jinping (since 15 14 March 2003); 2013); Vice President XI Jinping LI Yuanchao (since 15 14 March 2008) 2013)
head of government:
Premier WEN Jiabao LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2003); 2013); Executive Vice Premier LI Keqiang (17 ZHANG Gaoli (since 16 March 2008), 2013), Vice Premier HUI Liangyu LIU Yandong (since 17 16 March 2003), 2013), Vice Premier ZHANG Dejiang MA Kai (since 17 16 March 2008), 2013), and Vice Premier WANG Qishan Yang (since 17 16 March 2008) 2013)
cabinet:
State Council appointed by National People's Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 15-17 5-17 March 2008 2013 (next to be held in mid-March 2013); March 2018); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results:HU Jintao XI Jinping elected president by National People's Congress with a total of 2,963 2,952 votes; XI Jinping LI Yuanchao elected vice president with a total of 2,919 2,940 votes
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President LI Yuanchao (since 14 March 2013)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013);
- Executive Vice Premier ZHANG Gaoli (since 16 March 2013);
- Vice Premier LIU Yandong (since 16 March 2013);
- Vice Premier MA Kai (since 16 March 2013);
- Vice Premier WANG Yang (since 16 March 2013)
- cabinet:
State Council appointed by National People's Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 5-17 March 2013 (next to be held in March 2018);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- XI Jinping elected president by National People's Congress with 2,952 votes; LI Yuanchao elected vice president with 2,940 votes
chief of state:
President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President LI Yuanchao (since 14 March 2013)
head of government:
Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013); Executive Vice Premier ZHANG Gaoli (since 16 March 2013), 2013); Vice Premier LIU Yandong (since 16 March 2013), 2013); Vice Premier MA Kai (since 16 March 2013), and 2013); Vice Premier WANG Yang (since 16 March 2013)
cabinet:
State Council appointed by National People's Congress
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected by National People's Congress for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); elections election last held on 5-17 March 2013 (next to be held in March 2018); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results:
XI Jinping elected president by National People's Congress with a total of 2,952 votes; LI Yuanchao elected vice president with a total of 2,940 votes
The same text in 3 editions, 2015 to 2017.
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President LI Yuanchao (since 14 March 2013)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013);
- Executive Vice Premiers ZHANG Gaoli (since 16 March 2013), LIU Yandong (since 16 March 2013), MA Kai (since 16 March 2013), WANG Yang (since 16 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 5-17 March 2013 (next to be held in March 2018);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- XI Jinping elected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,952 ;
- LI Yuanchao elected vice president with 2,940 votes
chief of state:
head of government:Premier Premiers ZHANG Gaoli (since 16 March 2013); Vice Premier 2013), LIU Yandong (since 16 March 2013); Vice Premier 2013), MA Kai (since 16 March 2013); Vice Premier 2013), WANG Yang (since 16 March 2013)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5-17 March 2013 (next to be held in March 2018); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results:president by president; National People's Congress with vote - 2,952 votes; ; LI Yuanchao elected vice president with 2,940 votes
- head of government:
- Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013);
- Executive Vice Premiers HAN Zheng (since 19 March 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 19 March 2018), LIU He (since 19 March 2018), HU Chunhua (since 19 March 2018)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (unlimited terms);
- election last held on 17 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously);
- WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
chief of state: President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President LI Yuanchao (since 14 March 2013)head of government: Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013); Executive Vice Premiers ZHANG Gaoli HAN Zheng (since 16 19 March 2013), LIU Yandong 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 16 19 March 2013), MA Kai 2018), LIU He (since 16 19 March 2013), WANG Yang 2018), HU Chunhua (since 16 19 March 2013) 2018)
cabinet: State Council appointed by National People's Congress
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); (unlimited terms); election last held on 5-17 17 March 2013 2018 (next to be held in March 2018); 2023); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results: XI Jinping elected reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,952 ; LI Yuanchao 2,970 (unanimously); WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,940 2,969 votes
President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013);
- Executive Vice Premiers HAN Zheng (since 19 March 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 19 March 2018), LIU He (since 19 March 2018), HU Chunhua (since 19 March 2018)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (unlimited terms);
- election last held on 17 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously);
- WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
chief of state: President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
head of government: Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013); Executive Vice Premiers HAN Zheng (since 19 March 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 19 March 2018), LIU He (since 19 March 2018), HU Chunhua (since 19 March 2018)
cabinet: State Council appointed by National People's Congress
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (unlimited terms); election last held on 17 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results: XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously); WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013);
- Executive Vice Premiers HAN Zheng (since 19 March 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 19 March 2018), LIU He (since 19 March 2018), HU Chunhua (since 19 March 2018)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 17 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously);
- WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
chief of state: President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
head of government: Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013); Executive Vice Premiers HAN Zheng (since 19 March 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 19 March 2018), LIU He (since 19 March 2018), HU Chunhua (since 19 March 2018)
cabinet: State Council appointed by National People's Congress
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (unlimited terms); (no term limits); election last held on 17 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results: XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously); WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013);
- Executive Vice Premiers HAN Zheng (since 19 March 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 19 March 2018), LIU He (since 19 March 2018), HU Chunhua (since 19 March 2018)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress (no term limits);
- election last held on 17 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- 2018 : XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously);
- WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
- 2013 : XI Jinping elected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,952;
- LI Yuanchao elected vice president with 2,839 votes
note - in March 2018, the PRC’s National People’s Congress passed an amendment abolishing presidential term limits, opening the door for XI to seek a third five-year term in 2023
chief of state: President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan (since 17 March 2018)
head of government: Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013); Executive Vice Premiers HAN Zheng (since 19 March 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 19 March 2018), LIU He (since 19 March 2018), HU Chunhua (since 19 March 2018)
cabinet: State Council appointed by National People's Congress
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 17 March 2018 (next to be held in March 2023); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results: 2018 : XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously); WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
2013 : XI Jinping elected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,952; LI Yuanchao elected vice president with 2,839 votes
note - in March 2018, the PRC’s National People’s Congress passed an amendment abolishing presidential term limits, opening the door for XI to seek a third five-year term in 2023
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President HAN Zheng (since 10 March 2023)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Qiang (since 11 March 2023)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress;
- election last held on 10 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2028);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- 2023: XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,952 (unanimously);
- HAN Zheng
elected vice president with 2,952 votes
- 2018 : XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously);
- WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
note: ultimate authority rests with the Communist Party Central Committee’s 25-member Political Bureau (Politburo) and its seven-member Standing Committee; XI Jinping holds the three most powerful positions as party general secretary, state president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission
chief of state: President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President WANG Qishan HAN Zheng (since 17 10 March 2018) 2023)
head of government: Premier LI Keqiang (since 16 March 2013); Executive Vice Premiers HAN Zheng (since 19 March 2018), SUN Chunlan (since 19 March 2018), LIU He (since 19 March 2018), HU Chunhua Qiang (since 19 11 March 2018) 2023)
cabinet: State Council appointed by National People's Congress
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress (no term limits); Congress; election last held on 17 10 March 2018 2023 (next to be held in March 2023); 2028); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results: 2018 :
2023: XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,970 2,952 (unanimously); WANG Qishan HAN Zheng
elected vice president with 2,969 2,952 votes2013 2018 : XI Jinping elected reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,952; LI Yuanchao 2,970 (unanimously); WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,839 2,969 votesnote - in March 2018, the PRC’s National People’s Congress passed an amendment abolishing presidential term limits, opening note: ultimate authority rests with the door for Communist Party Central Committee’s 25-member Political Bureau (Politburo) and its seven-member Standing Committee; XI to seek a third five-year term in 2023 Jinping holds the three most powerful positions as party general secretary, state president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Qiang (since 11 March 2023)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress;
- election last held on 10 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2028);
- premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- election results:
- 2023: XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,952 (unanimously);
- HAN Zheng
elected vice president with 2,952 votes
- 2018 : XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously);
- WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
note: ultimate authority rests with the Communist Party Central Committee’s 25-member Political Bureau (Politburo) and its seven-member Standing Committee; XI Jinping holds the three most powerful positions as party general secretary, state president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission
chief of state: President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013); Vice President HAN Zheng (since 10 March 2023) 2013)
head of government: Premier LI Qiang (since 11 March 2023)
cabinet: State Council appointed by National People's Congress
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress; election last held on 10 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2028); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
election results:
2023: XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,952 (unanimously); HAN Zheng
elected vice president with 2,952 votes
2018 : XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously); WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
note: ultimate authority rests with the Communist Party Central Committee’s 25-member Political Bureau (Politburo) and its seven-member Standing Committee; XI Jinping holds the three most powerful positions as party general secretary, state president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission
- chief of state:
- President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013)
- head of government:
- Premier LI Qiang (since 11 March 2023)
- cabinet:
- State Council appointed by National People's Congress
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress; premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
- most recent election date:
- 10 March 2023
- election results:
- 2023: XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,952 (unanimously);
- HAN Zheng elected vice president with 2,952 votes;
- LI Qiang elected premier with 2,936 votes
- 2018 : XI Jinping reelected president;
- National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously);
- WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
- expected date of next election:
- March 2028
note: ultimate authority rests with the Communist Party Central Committee’s 25-member Political Bureau (Politburo) and its seven-member Standing Committee; XI Jinping holds the three most powerful positions as party general secretary, state president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission
chief of state: President XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013)
head of government: Premier LI Qiang (since 11 March 2023)
cabinet: State Council appointed by National People's Congresselections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected by National People's Congress; election last held on 10 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2028); premier nominated by president, confirmed by National People's Congress
most recent election date: 10 March 2023
election results:
2023: XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,952 (unanimously); HAN Zheng
2018 : XI Jinping reelected president; National People's Congress vote - 2,970 (unanimously); WANG Qishan elected vice president with 2,969 votes
expected date of next election: March 2028
note: ultimate authority rests with the Communist Party Central Committee’s 25-member Political Bureau (Politburo) and its seven-member Standing Committee; XI Jinping holds the three most powerful positions as party general secretary, state president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission
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