Wen Jiabao 温家宝
6th Premier of the People's Republic of China
Incumbent
Assumed office  16 March 2003
President	Hu Jintao
Deputy	Huang Ju Li Keqiang
Preceded by	Zhu Rongji
Born	15 September 1942 (1942-09-15) (age 65) Beichen, Tianjin, China
Political party	Communist Party of China
Spouse	Zhang Peili
Alma mater	China University of Geosciences
Profession	Geologist

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wen. The Premier of the State Council ( sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Prime Minister" is the Chairman of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Hu Jintao ( born 21 December 1942 is currently the Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, holding the titles of General Secretary of the Communist Huang Ju ( (28 September 1938 &ndash 2 June 2007 was the Executive Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China. Li Keqiang ( born July 1955 is currently the Executive Vice-Premier of China and the 7th ranked member of the powerful Politburo Standing Committee, the People's Zhū Róngjī (born 1 October 1928) is a prominent Chinese politician who served as the Mayor and Party chief in Shanghai between 1987 and 1991 before serving as Vice-Premier Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Beichen District ( Chinese: 北辰区 was originally a suburban district of Tianjin city ( Postal map spelling: Tientsin) is the second largest city in northern coastal China. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The Communist Party of China ( CPC) ( also known as the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP) is the founding and ruling political party of the Zhang Peili ( Simplified Chinese:张培莉 born 1941) is a Chinese geologist the wife of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Alma mater is Latin for "nourishing mother" It was used in Ancient Rome as a title for the mother Goddess, and in Medieval The China University of Geosciences ( Simplified Chinese: 中国地质大学 colloquially 地大 Pinyin: Zhōngguó Dìzhì Dàxué) is a key university Geology (from Greek γη gê, "earth" and λόγος Logos, "speech" lit Personal Names in Chinese culture follow a number of conventions different from those of personal names in Western cultures. Chinese family name is one of the hundreds or thousands of Family names that have been historically used by Han Chinese and Sinicized Chinese ethnic

Wen Jiabao (simplified Chinese: 温家宝; traditional Chinese: 溫家寶; pinyin: Wēn Jiābǎo; Wade-Giles: Wen Chia-pao) (born September 15, 1942) is the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use Wade-Giles (ˌweɪdˈʤaɪlz) sometimes abbreviated Wade, is a Romanization system (phonetic notation and Transcription) for the Mandarin Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Premier of the State Council ( sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Prime Minister" is the Chairman of the State Council of the People's Republic of China The State Council ( which is largely synonymous with the Central People's Government ( is the chief administrative authority of the People's Republic of China Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES He serves as a member of its Leading Party Members' Group and Secretary of the Financial Work Committee of the CPC Central Committee. Since taking office in 2003, Wen, ranked third in the Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China hierarchy, has been a key part of the fourth generation of leadership in the Communist Party of China. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (PSC, abbreviated) is a committee whose membership varies between 5 and 9 people usually men and includes Because both the Communist Party of China and the People's Liberation Army promote according to seniority it is possible to discern distinct generations of Chinese The Communist Party of China ( CPC) ( also known as the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP) is the founding and ruling political party of the Wen, having been dubbed "the people's premier" ^[1], has a commoner image with the public that separates him from the rest of China's power elite, and his modesty and more approachable personality are held to contrast with the enigmatic and serious Hu Jintao. Hu Jintao ( born 21 December 1942 is currently the Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, holding the titles of General Secretary of the Communist

Rise to power

A native of Tianjin, Wen Jiabao went to the famous Nankai High School from which his predecessor premier Zhou Enlai graduated. ( Postal map spelling: Tientsin) is the second largest city in northern coastal China. Tianjin Nankai High School ( is an elite college-preparatory high school in Tianjin, China. Zhou Enlai ( (5 March 1898 – 8 January 1976 was the first Premier of the People's Republic of China, serving from 1949 until his death in January 1976 He joined the Communist Party of China (CPC) in April 1965 and began working in September 1967. The Communist Party of China ( CPC) ( also known as the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP) is the founding and ruling political party of the Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar.

A postgraduate and engineer, Wen graduated from the specialty of geological structure of Beijing Institute of Geology. An engineer is a person professionally engaged in a field of Engineering. The China University of Geosciences ( Simplified Chinese: 中国地质大学 colloquially 地大 Pinyin: Zhōngguó Dìzhì Dàxué) is a key university Having studied geomechanics in Beijing, he began his career in the Gansu geology bureau; from 1968-1978, he presided over the Geomechanics Survey Team under the Gansu Provincial Geological Bureau and head of its political section. Geomechanics ( Greek prefix geo meaning Earth; and Mechanics) is the study of the behavior of Soil and rock. ( is a province located in the northwest of the People's Republic of China. Geology (from Greek γη gê, "earth" and λόγος Logos, "speech" lit Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Rising as chief of the Gansu Provincial Geological Bureau and later as Vice-minister of Geology and Mineral Resources, Wen would rise through the ranks of the Central Committee and Politburo in the 1980s and 1990s. Wen's move from Gansu to Beijing occurred while the party, then under the leadership of General Secretary Hu Yaobang, was conducting a talent search; Wen was quickly appointed to serve as the deputy in the Party's General Office. ( is a province located in the northwest of the People's Republic of China. Hu Yaobang ( Chinese: 胡耀邦 Pinyin: Hú Yàobāng Wade-Giles: Hu Yao-pang 20 November 1915&ndash15 April 1989 was a leader of the People's He remained in the post for eight years.

Wen Jiabao is the only Director of the Party's General Office to have served under three general secretaries: Hu Yaobang, Zhao Ziyang, and Jiang Zemin^[2]. Hu Yaobang ( Chinese: 胡耀邦 Pinyin: Hú Yàobāng Wade-Giles: Hu Yao-pang 20 November 1915&ndash15 April 1989 was a leader of the People's Zhao Ziyang ( (17 October 1919&ndash17 January 2005 was a politician in the People's Republic of China. Jiang Zemin ( born 17 August 1926 was the "core of the third generation " of Communist Party of China leaders serving as General Secretary of A political survivor, his most significant recovery was after 1989, when Wen was the head assistant to General Secretary Zhao Ziyang. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Zhao Ziyang ( (17 October 1919&ndash17 January 2005 was a politician in the People's Republic of China. He accompanied Zhao to see demonstrating students in Tiananmen Square. Tiananmen Square ( is the large Plaza near the center of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen (literally Gate of Heavenly Peace Zhao was purged from the party days later for "grave insubordination" and lived under house arrest in Beijing until his death in January 2005. In Justice and Law, house arrest (also called home confinement, home detention, or electronic monitoring) is a measure by which Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Unlike his mentor, Wen was able to politically survive the aftermath of the demonstrations.

During a political career dating back to 1965, Wen has built a network of patrons. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. During that time Wen, a strong administrator and technocrat, has earned a reputation for meticulousness, competence, and a focus on tangible results. Outgoing Premier Zhu Rongji showed his esteem for Wen by entrusting him, from 1998, with the task of overseeing agricultural, financial and environmental policies, considered crucial as China prepared to enter the World Trade Organization. Zhū Róngjī (born 1 October 1928) is a prominent Chinese politician who served as the Mayor and Party chief in Shanghai between 1987 and 1991 before serving as Vice-Premier Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Wen served as Secretary of the Central Financial Work Commission from 1998 to 2002. The Central Financial Work Commission (CFWC Zhongyang jinrong gongzuo weiyuanhui) was created in 1998 to supervise the financial system on behalf of the Chinese

First-term Premiership

Wen has been the third-ranking member of the Politburo Standing Committee, China's highest ruling council, since November 2002. November 2002: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - During the transition of power as Hu Jintao assumed the presidency in March 2003, Wen Jiabao's nomination as premier was confirmed by the National People's Congress with over 99% of the delegates' vote. March 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September A similar term is "National Congress" which is a less common translation of People's Political Consultative Conference. As premier, Wen has overseen China's economic reforms and has been involved in shifting national goals from economic growth at all costs to growth which also emphasizes more egalitarian wealth, along with other social goals, such as public health and education. The Chinese economic reform ( refers to the program of economic reforms called " Socialism with Chinese characteristics " in the People's Republic of In addition, the Chinese government under Wen has begun to focus on the social costs of economic development, which include damage to the environment and to workers' health. This more comprehensive definition of development has been encapsulated into the idea of a xiaokang society. Xiaokang (Chinese 小康 pinyin xiǎokāng is a term that describes a society of modest means or a society composed of a functional Middle-class.

Wen's broad range of experience and expertise, especially cultivated while presiding over agricultural policies under Zhu Rongji has been important as the "fourth generation" seeks to revitalize the rural economy in regions left out by the past two decades of reform. Zhū Róngjī (born 1 October 1928) is a prominent Chinese politician who served as the Mayor and Party chief in Shanghai between 1987 and 1991 before serving as Vice-Premier

Initially regarded as quiet and unassuming, he is said to be a good communicator and is known as a "man of the people. " Wen has appeared to make great efforts to reach out those who seem left out by two decades of stunning economic growth in rural and especially western China. Unlike Jiang Zemin and his protégés on the Politburo Standing Committee, who form the so-called "Shanghai clique", both Wen and Hu hail from, and have cultivated their political bases in the vast Chinese interior. Jiang Zemin ( born 17 August 1926 was the "core of the third generation " of Communist Party of China leaders serving as General Secretary of The Shanghai clique or Shanghai faction ( is the name given to an informal group of officials in the Communist Party of China, especially those who serve in the central Many have noted the contrasts between Wen and Hu, "men of the people" and Jiang Zemin, the flamboyant, multilingual, and urbane former mayor of the country's most cosmopolitan city. Jiang, unlike the more reserved Hu and Wen, is known to quote maxims from Chinese and Western philosophy and recite poetry in many languages.

Like President Hu Jintao, whose purported brilliance and photographic memory have facilitated his meteoric rise to power, Wen is regarded as well-equipped to preside over a vast bureaucracy in the world's most populated and perhaps rapidly changing nation. Hu Jintao ( born 21 December 1942 is currently the Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, holding the titles of General Secretary of the Communist In March 2003, the usually self-effacing Wen was quoted as saying, "The former Swiss ambassador to China once said that my brain is like a computer", he said. March 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation "Indeed, many statistics are stored in my brain. "

Mild-tempered and conciliatory, especially compared to his predecessor, the tough, straight-talking Zhu Rongji, his consensual management style has enabled him to generate a great deal of good will and little hostility in Beijing. Zhū Róngjī (born 1 October 1928) is a prominent Chinese politician who served as the Mayor and Party chief in Shanghai between 1987 and 1991 before serving as Vice-Premier Although noticeably, Wen has been widely known to have been in conflict with then-Shanghai party chief Chen Liangyu, who disagreed with the central government's policies. Chen Liangyu ( Simplified Chinese: 陈良宇 Traditional Chinese: 陳良宇 Pinyin: Chén Liángyǔ (born October 1946 is a Politician of

Wen (second right) accompanied Zhao Ziyang to speak to the 1989 Tiananmen Square protestors, but unlike his boss, was not purged in the aftermath of the massacre. Zhao Ziyang ( (17 October 1919&ndash17 January 2005 was a politician in the People's Republic of China. The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 culminating in the Tiananmen Square Massacre (referred to in Chinese as the June Fourth Incident, to avoid confusion with two

Wen has been involved in a two major episodes involving public health. Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts and informed choices of society organisations In early 2003, he was involved in ending the official inaction over the SARS crisis. In November 2003, he became the first major Chinese official to publicly address the problem of AIDS, which has devastated parts of the provinces of Yunnan and Henan and threatens to be a major burden on Chinese development. November 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - Henan ( is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the central part of the country Since May 2004, Wen made various visits to communities devastated by AIDS, trips shown prominently on national media. May 2004: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September By showing these actions, Wen displayed an effort to reverse years of what many activists have described as a policy of denial and inaction. Furthermore, Wen is concerned about the health and safety of previous drug addicts; since March 2004, Wen had visited several drug addict treatment facilities in southern China and addressed the issue to the patients in person, recognizing that AIDS in the region is more likely being spread by drug abuse and the reuse of hypodermic syringes than by sexual contact. Drug addiction is widely considered a pathological state. The disorder of addiction involves the progression of acute Drug use to the development of drug-seeking March 2004: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September

Wen's many visits to relatively poor areas of China's countryside were conducted randomly -- to avoid elaborate preparations to appease officials and hide the real situation, which is done often in China. At committee meetings of the State Council, Wen made it clear that the rural wealth problem must be addressed. Along with President Hu Jintao, the "Three Rural Issues" of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers were highlighted as areas that need work and development. The Three Rural Issues, or San Nong ( refers to three issues relating to rural development in mainland China. The Hu-Wen administration abolished the thousand-year-old agricultural tax entirely in 2005, a bold move that significantly changed the rural economic model. Like his predecessor, Zhu Rongji, Wen is generally seen as a popular communist official with the Chinese public. Zhū Róngjī (born 1 October 1928) is a prominent Chinese politician who served as the Mayor and Party chief in Shanghai between 1987 and 1991 before serving as Vice-Premier His attitude is seemingly sincere and warm, triggering comparisons with former premier Zhou Enlai. Zhou Enlai ( (5 March 1898 – 8 January 1976 was the first Premier of the People's Republic of China, serving from 1949 until his death in January 1976 Wen spent Chinese New Year in 2005 with a group of coal miners in a Shanxi coal mine. Chinese New Year is the most important of the Traditional Chinese holidays. ( Postal map spelling: Shansi) is a province in the northern part of the People's Republic of China. To many, Wen's image is the "people's premier", a populist, and an ordinary Chinese citizen who knows and understands ordinary people's needs^[3]. In an annual meeting of the Chinese Authors Association, Wen spoke for over two hours to the delegates without looking at any script. To foreign media, Wen also remains the highest government figure in China to give free press conferences, often facing politically sensitive and difficult questions regarding subjects such as Taiwan Independence, Tibet and human rights. Taiwan independence ( Pe̍h-oē-jī: Tâi-oân To̍k-li̍p ūn-tōng abbreviated to 台獨 Táidú Tâi-to̍k is a Definitions of Tibet See also Definitions of Tibet Name In English The English word Tibet, like the word for Tibet in most European Since the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, the human rights issue of China has come to the forefront

Wen is also seen by many as an able diplomat. In December 2003, Wen visited the United States of America for the first time. December 2003: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - The United States of America —commonly referred to as the During the trip, Wen was able to get President George W. Bush to issue what many saw as a mild rebuke to the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Chen Shui-bian. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. The President of the Republic of China ( is the Head of state of the Republic of China (ROC (commonly known as Taiwan since the 1970s Chen Shui-bian ( born October 12, 1950) is a Taiwanese politician and former President of the Republic of China. Wen has also been on visits to Canada and Australia, mostly on economic issues.

On 15 March 2005, after the anti-secession law was passed, by a majority of 2,896 to nil, with two abstentions by the National People's Congress, Wen famously said: "We don't wish for foreign intervention, but we are not afraid of it. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Anti-Secession Law ( is a Law of the People's Republic of China. A similar term is "National Congress" which is a less common translation of People's Political Consultative Conference. " as an allusion to the United States' stance on Taiwan. The controversy regarding the political status of Taiwan hinges on whether Taiwan, including the Pescadores (Penghu should remain effectively independent as territory That earned him a long round of applause that was rare even by Chinese standards.

On 5 March 2007, Wen announced plans to increase the military budget. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. By the end of 2007 the military budget rose to 17. 8 percent compared to the previous year's 45 billion dollars. These actions have created tension with the United States. ^[4]

In January 2008, while China was undergoing severe snowstorms, Premier Wen made his way south and visited train stations in Changsha and Guangzhou, addressing the public while calming their anger for long train waits. PortalCurrent events International holidays January 1 - New Year's Day January 1 - Independence The 2008 Chinese winter storms are a series of Winter storm events that affected large portions of southern and central China starting on 25 January

Second-term Premiership

Premier Wen Jiabao was appointed to a second five-year term as China's premier March 16, 2008, leading efforts to cool soaring inflation and showcase the country to the world at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common In economics inflation or price inflation is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services over a period of time He received less votes in favour than he did in 2003, a sign that the premiership can create enemies, even in the communist political system. Wen faces grave economic challenges as the world becomes increasingly affected by the U. S. economic crisis. Social stability and regional activism such as violence in Tibet are also require major concentration in policy. ^[5]On March 18, 2008, during the press conference after the 2008 National People's Congress, Premier Wen blamed supporters of the Dalai Lama for violence in Tibet, and said Chinese forces exercised restraint in confronting unrest there. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The 1st Plenary Session of the 11th National People's Congress () held its annual meeting from March 5 to March 18, 2008 at the The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people according to Tibetan Buddhism. Definitions of Tibet See also Definitions of Tibet Name In English The English word Tibet, like the word for Tibet in most European ^[6] Wen was the spokesman of the Chinese government during the 2008 unrest in Tibet and refused to negotiate with the Dalai Lama and his followers, unless they chose to give up all separatist activities. The 2008 Tibetan unrest, also known as the 3•14 Riots in China began with demonstrations on March 10, 2008 ( Tibetan Uprising Day

Response to Earthquake

Premier Wen Jiabao's popularity increased even more when he went to the disaster area of the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake a mere few hours after the disaster occurred. The 2008 Sichuan earthquake ( or " Great Sichuan Earthquake " which measured at 8 Following his visits to the area and images of the Premier displayed on national media, numerous videos popped up on Chinese blogs making comparisons with former Premier Zhou Enlai, who also had the title "People's Premier". Zhou Enlai ( (5 March 1898 – 8 January 1976 was the first Premier of the People's Republic of China, serving from 1949 until his death in January 1976 Wen's popularity was noticeably boosted. When China's leaders are often shown on state television looking rather stiff and sitting motionlessly, Wen's on-site image and candid nature has attracted a large popular following of Chinese citizens^[7].

Political views

There are significant disputes inside China as well as in the Hong Kong and Taiwan journalistic circles regarding the political views of Wen Jiabao. Because he appears more often than President Hu Jintao in front of the press, Wen's viewpoints, although difficult to gauge in their entirety, are easier to discern than those of President Hu. Hu Jintao ( born 21 December 1942 is currently the Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China, holding the titles of General Secretary of the Communist

On the subject of political reform, Wen is seen as a moderate conservative, although more liberal than the hard-line Hu. He has remarked that "the socialist system will continue in China for the next 100 years"^[8], although later in a Press Conference at the 2007 National People's Congress, he vaguely stated that "democracy is one of the basic goals of the socialist system". The 5th Plenary Session of the 10th National People's Congress ( held its annual meeting from March 5 to March 15, 2007 at the Great Wen, a former ally of disgraced Premier Zhao Ziyang, is likely supportive of the latter's political rehabilitation. Zhao Ziyang ( (17 October 1919&ndash17 January 2005 was a politician in the People's Republic of China. However, thus far Wen has stuck to script and rarely mentions Zhao.

On the subject of Taiwan, Wen reputedly believes in gradual negotiations as opposed to Hu's slant towards eventual military action. Xinhua has published articles in early 2007 with Wen's name separately attributed in several articles on the direction of national development. This was suspected as a sign that Wen has some differing viewpoints to the official party line. In September 2007 Wen composed a poem on a national newspaper, subtly introducing his romantic perception about China's future development, a move lauded by overseas media.

State Council Administration

Wen leads the current State Council, China's cabinet. The State Council ( which is largely synonymous with the Central People's Government ( is the chief administrative authority of the People's Republic of China A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of Government, typically representing the executive branch.

Quotes

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References

See also

• Politics of the People's Republic of China
• History of the People's Republic of China (2002-present)

External links

• Wen Jiabao biography @ China Vitae, the web's largest online database of China VIPs
• The Age - Who is Wen Jiabao?
• How to pronounce Wen Jiabao
• Wen says China's reforms irreversible