China Taps Economic Specialist to Lead Jiangsu Province
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Liu Xiaotao. Photo: Beijing Daily
Liu Xiaotao, a 55-year-old official with extensive experience in China’s top economic provinces, was elected governor of Jiangsu on Tuesday, making him one of the country’s youngest provincial leaders.
His appointment by the provincial legislature caps a swift rise, following his appointment as acting governor on Oct. 9 and his designation as the provincial government’s party group chief on Sept. 30. He replaces Xu Kunlin, who was transferred to become the Communist Party chief of Liaoning province.
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- Liu Xiaotao, age 55, was elected governor of Jiangsu, becoming one of China's youngest provincial leaders.
- He has held key posts across China’s top economic provinces and is unique among provincial heads for not holding Central Committee membership.
- Liu is the sixth “70s-generation” official to attain full provincial-ministerial rank, amid a complete leadership reshuffle in Jiangsu.
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