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Wang Qishan
NameWang Qishan
Native name王岐山
OfficeVice President of the People's Republic of China
Term start17 March 2018
Office1Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection
Term start115 November 2012
Term end125 October 2017
Predecessor1He Guoqiang
Successor1Zhao Leji
Office2Vice Premier of the State Council
Term start217 March 2008
Term end216 March 2013
Premier2Wen Jiabao
Birth date1 July 1948
Birth placeQingdao, Shandong, China
PartyChinese Communist Party (1973–present)
Alma materNorthwest University
SpouseYao Mingshan

Wang Qishan is a prominent Chinese politician and a senior leader within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), serving as the Vice President of the People's Republic of China since 2018. He is best known for his pivotal role as the head of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) from 2012 to 2017, where he led the sweeping anti-corruption campaign under Xi Jinping. A trusted economic troubleshooter, his career has spanned critical roles in financial reform, crisis management, and high-stakes diplomacy, making him one of the most influential figures in contemporary Chinese politics.

Early life and education

He was born in Qingdao, Shandong province, though his ancestral home is in Tianzhen County, Shanxi. During the Cultural Revolution, he was sent to the Yan'an region for rustication, working alongside future President Xi Jinping. He later studied history at Northwest University in Xi'an, graduating in 1976. His early professional experience included a research position at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and work within the Central Advisory Commission under senior official Yao Yilin.

Political career

His political ascent began in the 1980s within the State Council's research apparatus and the Agricultural Bank of China. He gained national prominence in the 1990s as a vice governor of the People's Bank of China and later as the president of the China Construction Bank, where he helped manage the 1997 Asian financial crisis. He served as the mayor of Beijing from 2004 to 2007, overseeing preparations for the 2008 Summer Olympics. In 2008, he was appointed a Vice Premier of the State Council under Premier Wen Jiabao, taking charge of financial, commercial, and trade affairs.

Anti-corruption campaign

Appointed as the Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in 2012, he became the chief enforcer of the unprecedented anti-corruption drive launched by Party General Secretary Xi Jinping. Under his leadership, the CCDI investigated and disciplined hundreds of thousands of party officials, including high-profile "tigers" such as Zhou Yongkang, Bo Xilai, Ling Jihua, and Xu Caihou. This campaign significantly consolidated the authority of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and reshaped the internal discipline and political culture of the CCP.

Economic and financial roles

Throughout his career, he has been a key figure in China's economic policy and financial stabilization. As vice premier, he chaired the Chinese side of the China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue and led responses to the 2008 global financial crisis. He played a crucial role in restructuring China's banking sector, reforming state-owned enterprises, and promoting international initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative. His expertise made him a central figure in navigating complex economic relations with the United States and the European Union.

Foreign relations and diplomacy

As vice president, his portfolio has heavily emphasized diplomacy, where he is often referred to as China's "special envoy." He is a leading figure in China–United States relations, known for his candid and effective dialogue with American counterparts. He has been a principal representative at major forums like the World Economic Forum in Davos and has undertaken significant visits to countries including Japan, Israel, and Pakistan. His diplomatic style is characterized by pragmatic, behind-the-scenes negotiations aimed at advancing China's strategic interests.

Personal life and legacy

He is married to Yao Mingshan, the daughter of former vice premier Yao Yilin. Known for his intellectual rigor, historical knowledge, and direct manner, he is an avid reader and collector of books. His legacy is intrinsically tied to the anti-corruption campaign, which profoundly impacted the CCP's governance, and to his role as a seasoned economic strategist and diplomatic troubleshooter for the Xi Jinping administration. Despite retiring from the Politburo Standing Committee in 2017, he remains a highly influential elder statesman in Chinese politics.

Category:1948 births Category:Vice premiers of the People's Republic of China Category:Members of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party Category:Vice presidents of the People's Republic of China