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Wen Jiabao is a retired Chinese politician who served as Premier of the State Council from 2003 to 2013, during Hu Jintao's leadership. He previously served as a vice premier and as a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. His premiership included state responses to the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake and the global financial crisis, including a large economic stimulus program.
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When was Wen Jiabao Premier of China?
Wen Jiabao served as Premier of the State Council from 2003 to 2013 under President Hu Jintao. He was succeeded by Li Keqiang.
What position did Wen Jiabao hold before becoming premier?
Before becoming premier, Wen served as a vice premier and worked in senior Communist Party leadership. He later became a member of the Politburo Standing Committee.
What major period did Wen Jiabao govern through?
Wen's premiership covered China's rapid economic growth in the 2000s and the global financial crisis of 2007 to 2009. His government also responded to major events such as the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
Is Wen Jiabao still China's premier?
No. Wen Jiabao retired from the premiership in 2013 after serving two five-year terms. Li Keqiang then became premier.
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