41 moments
Birth in Hefei
· Hefei, Anhui, China
Li Keqiang was born in Hefei, Anhui.
Rural labour at Damiao Commune
· Damiao Commune, Fengyang County, Anhui, China
During the Cultural Revolution, Li was sent to rural labour at Dongling Brigade in Damiao Commune, Fengyang County. Coordinates represent Fengyang County because the historical commune and brigade location is not precisely geocoded in the source.
Production-brigade party secretary
· Damiao Commune, Fengyang County, Anhui, China
Li served as party-branch secretary of Damiao Brigade after his rural-labour period. Coordinates represent Fengyang County.
Law studies at Peking University
· Peking University, Beijing, China
Li began studying law at Peking University and served as a student-union leader.
Communist Youth League secretary at Peking University
· Peking University, Beijing, China
After graduation, Li worked as Communist Youth League committee secretary at Peking University.
Economics graduate studies at Peking University
· Peking University, Beijing, China
Li returned to Peking University for graduate study in economics under Li Yining. The source supports the year but not a more precise start date.
First secretary of the Communist Youth League
· Beijing, China
Li became first secretary of the Communist Youth League Central Committee and president of the China Youth University of Political Studies. Beijing is the defensible representative location of the national Communist Youth League headquarters; the source does not identify a building.
Governor of Henan
· Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Li moved from the national Youth League to Henan, where he became deputy party secretary and acting governor, later governor. Zhengzhou is the provincial-capital representative point for a Henan provincial office.
Party secretary of Liaoning
· Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Li transferred to Liaoning as its Communist Party secretary, beginning his leadership of the northeastern province. Shenyang is the provincial-capital representative point for a Liaoning provincial office.
Vice premier appointment
· Beijing, China
Li began serving as vice premier of the State Council, with responsibilities including development, finance, land, environment, construction, and health. Beijing is the location of the State Council; the source does not specify a venue.
World Economic Forum appearance
· Davos, Graubünden, Switzerland
As vice premier, Li appeared at the World Economic Forum and presented China’s development vision. The source supports the year but not a more precise date.
Official visit to Hong Kong
· University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Li made an official visit to Hong Kong that included a visit to the University of Hong Kong.
Housing-policy visit to Hebei
· Hebei, China
While visiting Hebei, Li called for continuation of housing-price controls and construction of affordable homes. Coordinates represent Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital; the source names only Hebei.
Boao Forum opening ceremony
· Boao, Hainan, China
Li addressed the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia on China’s economy and inflation.
Inspection trip to Jiangxi
· Jiangxi, China
Li visited Jiangxi on his first inspection trip after becoming the second-ranking Politburo Standing Committee member. Coordinates represent Nanchang, the provincial capital; the source names only Jiangxi.
Appointment as premier
· Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China
Wikimedia Commons · Open Government Licence version 1.0 · file The National People’s Congress appointed Li premier, succeeding Wen Jiabao. The appointment occurred during the first session of the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing.
Lushan earthquake visit
· Lushan County, Ya'an, Sichuan, China
Li visited Sichuan after the Lushan earthquake and emphasized the need for rapid action. Coordinates represent Lushan County, the earthquake-affected area; the source names Sichuan broadly.
First foreign trip: India
· New Delhi, Delhi, India
Wikimedia Commons · Government Open Data License - India · file Li’s first foreign trip as premier included official engagements in New Delhi and Mumbai. The visit ran 19–22 May 2013; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
Official visit to Germany
· Berlin, Germany
Li visited Berlin, met German leaders, and visited the Potsdam Conference site during his official trip. The visit ran 25–27 May 2013; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
Official visit to Pakistan
· Islamabad, Pakistan
Li visited Islamabad, met Pakistani leaders, and delivered a speech to Pakistan’s parliament. The visit ran 22–23 May 2013; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
Official visit to Switzerland
· Zurich, Switzerland
Li visited Zurich and Bern on an official trip to Switzerland, where he met President Ueli Maurer. The visit ran 23–25 May 2013; Zurich is used as the first documented location.
East Asia Summit meetings
· Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Li attended ASEAN-related leaders’ meetings and the East Asia Summit during an official visit to Brunei. The visit ran 9–11 October 2013; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
Official visit to Thailand
· Bangkok, Thailand
Li visited Bangkok and Chiang Mai, holding talks with Thai leaders and visiting Chiang Mai. The visit ran 11–13 October 2013; Bangkok is used as the first documented location.
Official visit to Vietnam
· Hanoi, Vietnam
Li visited Hanoi and held talks with Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng and other Vietnamese leaders. The visit ran 13–15 October 2013; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
China-CEEC summit in Romania
· Bucharest, Romania
Wikimedia Commons · Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic · file Li attended the China-CEEC summit in Bucharest and addressed the Romanian Parliament. The visit ran 25–28 November 2013; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
African Union headquarters visit
· Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Li made an official visit to Addis Ababa, held talks with Ethiopia’s prime minister, and visited African Union headquarters. The visit ran 4–6 May 2014; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
Official visit to Kenya
· Nairobi, Kenya
Li visited Nairobi, met President Uhuru Kenyatta, and visited Nairobi National Park and other institutions. The visit ran 9–11 May 2014; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
Official visit to Greece
· Athens, Greece
Li visited Athens and Crete, including the Acropolis, Piraeus Port, Knossos, and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The visit ran 19–21 June 2014; Athens is used as the first documented location.
Official visit to the United Kingdom
· London, England, United Kingdom
Li visited London, met Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister David Cameron, and attended a China-UK economic roundtable. The visit ran 16–19 June 2014; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
South America official visit
· Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
Wikimedia Commons · Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Brazil · file Li made an official visit to Brazil with documented stops in Brasília and Rio de Janeiro. The visit ran 19–21 May 2015; Brasília is used as the first documented location.
Official visit to Cuba
· Havana, Cuba
Li made an official visit to Havana during a North American and Caribbean diplomatic tour. The visit ran 25–28 September 2016; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
United Nations General Assembly visit
· New York City, New York, United States
Li attended the seventy-first session of the United Nations General Assembly during an official visit to New York City. The visit ran 18–22 September 2016; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
Official visit to Australia
· Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Li made an official visit to Australia with documented stops in Canberra and Sydney. The visit ran 23–25 March 2017; Canberra is used as the first documented location.
Official visit to Japan
· Tokyo, Japan
Wikimedia Commons · Copyrighted free use · file Li visited Tokyo and Hokkaido, attending the China-Japan-South Korea trilateral summit and meeting Emperor Akihito. The visit ran 8–11 May 2018; Tokyo is used as the first documented location.
Inspection trip to Tibet
· Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Li visited the Tibet Autonomous Region, described as the first trip to the region by a Chinese premier in decades. Coordinates represent Lhasa, the regional capital; the source names only the Tibet Autonomous Region.
China-EU summit
· Brussels, Belgium
Li attended the China-EU summit in Brussels, met Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, and co-chaired the China-EU leaders’ meeting. The summit visit ran 8–9 April 2019; the card date is limited to supported month precision.
Official visit to Croatia
· Zagreb, Croatia
Li visited Zagreb and Dubrovnik, held talks with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and attended the China-CEEC summit. The visit ran 9–12 April 2019; Zagreb is used as the first documented location.
COVID-19 inspection in Wuhan
· Wuhan, Hubei, China
As head of the central outbreak-response leading group, Li travelled to Wuhan to direct pandemic-prevention work.
Speech in Shenzhen
· Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Li gave a speech in Shenzhen praising Deng Xiaoping and economic reform.
Retirement visit to Mogao Caves
· Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu, China
After leaving the premiership, Li visited the Mogao Caves in Gansu in his first and last public appearance after retirement.
Death at Shuguang Hospital
· Shuguang Hospital, Pudong, Shanghai, China
Li died after a heart attack at Shuguang Hospital in Pudong, Shanghai. Coordinates identify the Pudong Shuguang Hospital area cited in the biographical account.