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He Lifeng

Director of the Office of the Central Financial Commission; Vice Premier of China, Central Financial Commission · China

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He Lifeng is the CEO of Central Financial Commission. Lifeng is based in China. Lifeng was born in 1955 in Xingning and educated at Xiamen University.

Chinese economist and politician who has served as Vice Premier since March 2023 and oversees economic and financial affairs. Born in Fujian Province in 1955, he earned degrees from Xiamen University including a PhD in economics and worked closely with Xi Jinping since the 1980s in various government positions.

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Recent coverage has focused on He Lifeng's prominent role in China's financial and economic policymaking, including leadership of the Central Financial Commission and participation in high-level forums addressing economic issues. Headlines have depicted He Lifeng as a key economic official close to Xi Jinping, with some coverage examining whether the position represents independent economic authority or execution of top leadership directives. Recent reports also document diplomatic and institutional engagements, such as meetings with international financial leaders and addresses at major financial conferences.

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Born
February 4, 1955 · Xingning
Citizenship
People's Republic of China
Education
Xiamen University

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Who is He Lifeng?
He Lifeng is the Director of the Office of the Central Financial Commission; Vice Premier of China of Central Financial Commission, based in China.
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He Lifeng is CEO of Central Financial Commission.
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He Lifeng studied at Xiamen University.