Li Qiang (simplified Chinese: 李强; traditional Chinese: 李強; pinyin: Lǐ Qiáng; born November 1955) is a former Chinese politician from Jiangsu province.[1] He served as Mayor of Yancheng and the Chinese Communist Party Committee Secretary of the coastal city of Lianyungang, both located in Jiangsu province, before being investigated for suspected corruption in September 2014. He was a delegate to the 11th National People's Congress.
Li Qiang | |
|---|---|
李强 | |
| Communist Party Secretary of Lianyungang | |
| In office September 2011 – September 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Wang Jianhua |
| Succeeded by | Yang Xingshi |
| Mayor of Yancheng | |
| In office January 2007 – September 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Zhao Peng |
| Succeeded by | Wei Guoqiang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1955 (age 69) Shuyang County, Jiangsu, China |
| Political party | Chinese Communist Party |
| Alma mater | Southeast University |
Biography
editLi was born and raised in Shuyang County, Suqian, Jiangsu.[2] Li graduated from Southeast University in 1997, majoring in business administration.[2]
He became involved in politics in December 1970 and joined the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in August 1975.[2]
Beginning in 1970, he served in several posts in Jiangsu Military District, including soldier, platoon leader, and staff.[2] In March 1981 he was transferred to Nanjing Military Region, he worked there until September 1988.[2]
From December 1996 to December 2000, he served as Chief Executive and CCP Deputy Committee Secretary of Baixia District.[2] He became the Chief Executive of Jianye District in December 2000, he was re-elected in July 2003.[2]
He became Vice-Mayor of Yancheng in December 2005, and was promoted to Mayor and Deputy Party Secretary in January 2007.[2] In September 2011, he was appointed CCP Committee Secretary of Lianyungang City.[2]
On September 17, 2014, he was taken away and detained by officers from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection for investigation immediately following a meeting that he chaired. He was the first prefectural-level party secretary from Jiangsu to be detained following the 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012.[3]
References
edit- ^ 中共连云港市委书记李强简历(图). Sohu (in Chinese). 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i 江苏连云港书记李强被查 主持会议后被带走(图/简历). Phoenix Television (in Chinese). 2014.
- ^ 连云港市委书记李强会场上被带走调查. Sina (in Chinese). 2014.