Chinese parliament appoints Li Qiang as the country's new prime minister

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Li Qiang was appointed as the new Premier or Prime Minister of China by the Chinese Parliament on March 11, 2023.

Overview of the News

• Li Keqiang, who had held the position for the past ten years, was replaced by Li Qiang.

• Li Qiang's nomination was approved at the annual meeting of the National People's Congress (NPC), the official body that adopts the resolutions of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

About China

• it is an east asian country

• It is the third largest country in the world in terms of total land area.

• President – Xi Jinping

• Capital - Beijing

• National language - Mandarin

• Currency - Renminbi