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{{Short description|
{{family name hatnote|[[Ding (surname)|Ding]]|lang=Chinese}}
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| birth_place = [[Nantong]], [[Jiangsu]], China
| children = 1 son
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1962|9|13}}
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* [[Yanshan University]]
* [[Fudan University]] ([[B. S.|BS]])
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'''Ding Xuexiang'''
Considered a close confidant of [[General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party|CCP general secretary]] [[Xi Jinping]], Ding served
== Early life and education ==
Ding Xuexiang was born in [[Nantong]], [[Jiangsu]] province, on 13 September 1962. He
Ding got his first job at the Shanghai Research Institute of Materials (SRIM) in 1982, where he first served as a research fellow. He joined the [[Chinese Communist Party]] (CCP) in 1984, and also became the [[Communist Youth League of China|Communist Youth League]] secretary at the SRIM that year. In 1988, he became the director of the institute's General Office and Propaganda Department, later becoming the director of the No. 9 Department in 1992. He enrolled in the Fudan University School of Management in 1989, gaining a master's degree in science and management via part-time studies in 1994.<ref name="Kenderdine">{{cite web |last1=Kenderdine |first1=Tristan |title=Xi Loyalist Ding Xuexiang Could Benefit From Factional Infighting |url=https://thediplomat.com/2022/02/xi-loyalist-ding-xuexiang-could-benefit-from-factional-infighting/ |website=thediplomat.com |access-date=13 June 2022}}</ref> In 1994, he became a deputy director of the institute, and eventually became its director and Party secretary in 1996, serving in those positions until 1999.<ref name="Brookings Institution" />
== Political career ==
In 2007, he was promoted to become the secretary-general, and became a member of the Municipal Standing Committee. In this position, he served as the chief of staff for four Shanghai Party secretaries; [[Chen Liangyu|Cheng Liangyu]], [[Han Zheng]], [[Xi Jinping]], and [[Yu Zhengsheng]]. In 2012, he became the secretary of the Political and Legal Committee of the Municipal Party Committee.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Xinhua |title=Ding Xuexiang -- Member of Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2017-10/26/content_33722119.htm |newspaper=[[China Daily]] |access-date=14 June 2022}}</ref> Ding was elected to the Central Committee as an alternate member at the [[18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party|18th Party Congress]] in November 2012.<ref name=":0" />
Ding became the director of the [[Office of the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party|CCP General Secretary's office]] in May 2013, responsible for aiding CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping. In 2016, Ding became a deputy director of the [[General Office of the Chinese Communist Party|CCP General Office]].<ref name="Brookings Institution" /> Ding joined the [[Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party|Politburo]] and the [[Secretariat of the Chinese Communist Party|Secretariat]] of the CCP in October 2017
== Vice Premiership ==
[[File:Ding Xuexiang EU 2024.jpg|thumb|250px|Ding Xuexiang on the EU-China High-Level dialogue on Environment & Climate, June 18, 2024.]]
Following the first plenary session of the [[20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party|20th CCP Central Committee]] in October 2022, Ding was elevated to the [[Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party|CCP Politburo Standing Committee]], the top decision-making body in China.<ref>{{cite web |title=Communique of the first plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee |url=http://english.www.gov.cn/news/topnews/202210/24/content_WS6355cfccc6d0a757729e19b4.html |website=www.gov.cn |access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref> Ding also succeeded [[Han Zheng]] as the [[Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China|first vice premier of China]] and leader of the [[Central Leading Group on Hong Kong and Macau Affairs]] in March 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Zheng |first=William |date=21 March 2023 |title=Mainland China executive vice-premier made Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong and Macau affairs |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3214351/mainland-china-executive-vice-premier-made-beijings-top-official-hong-kong-and-macau-affairs?module=lead_hero_story&pgtype=homepage |access-date=22 March 2023}}</ref> His portfolio included development and reform,<ref>{{cite news |title=中国发展高层论坛2023年年会开幕 丁薛祥宣读习近平主席贺信并发表主旨演讲 [The 2023 Annual Conference of the China Development Forum opens. Ding Xuexiang reads the congratulatory letter from President Xi Jinping and delivers a keynote speech]. |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/2023-03/26/c_1129465528.htm |access-date=10 June 2023 |work=Xinhua |date=26 March 2023}}</ref> education,<ref>{{cite news |title=丁薛祥在全国高校毕业生等青年就业创业工作电视电话会议上强调 扎实做好高校毕业生就业创业工作 确保取得让党和人民满意的成效 [Ding Xuexiang emphasized at the national teleconference on the employment and entrepreneurship of college graduates and other young people that they should do a good job in the employment and entrepreneurship of college graduates to ensure that the party and the people are satisfied with the results]. |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/2023-05/11/c_1129606833.htm |access-date=10 June 2023 |work=Xinhua |date=11 May 2023}}</ref> science and technology,<ref>{{cite news |title=丁薛祥出席2023年全国科技活动周暨北京科技周启动式活动 [Ding Xuexiang attended the launch event of the 2023 National Science and Technology Week and Beijing Science and Technology Week]. |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/2023-05/20/c_1129632244.htm |access-date=10 June 2023 |work=Xinhua |date=20 May 2023}}</ref> finance,<ref>{{cite news |title=丁薛祥出席新开发银行第八届理事会年会开幕式并致辞 [Ding Xuexiang attended the opening ceremony of the 8th Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank Council and delivered a speech]. |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/2023-05/30/c_1129657175.htm |access-date=10 June 2023 |work=Xinhua |date=30 May 2023}}</ref> ecology and environment,<ref>{{cite news |title=丁薛祥会见联合国气候变化迪拜大会候任主席苏尔坦 [Ding Xuexiang meets with Sultan, President-Designate of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai]. |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/2023-04/18/c_1129535185.htm |access-date=10 June 2023 |work=Xinhua |date=18 April 2023}}</ref> statistics,<ref>{{cite news |title=第四届联合国世界数据论坛开幕 丁薛祥宣读习近平主席贺信并致辞 [The 4th United Nations World Data Forum opens. Ding Xuexiang reads the congratulatory letter from President Xi Jinping and delivers a speech]. |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/2023-04/24/c_1129557943.htm |access-date=10 June 2023 |work=Xinhua |date=24 April 2023}}</ref> and intellectual property.<ref>{{cite news |title=中国与世界知识产权组织合作五十周年纪念暨宣传周主场活动在京举行 丁薛祥宣读习近平主席贺信并致辞 [The 50th Anniversary of Cooperation between China and the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Propaganda Week Home Event Held in Beijing Ding Xuexiang Read President Xi Jinping’s Congratulatory Letter and Delivered a Speech]. |url=http://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/2023-04/26/c_1129566850.htm |access-date=10 June 2023 |work=Xinhua |date=26 April 2023}}</ref>▼
Following the [[1st Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party|first plenary session]] of the [[20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party|20th CCP Central Committee]] in October 2022, Ding was elevated to the [[Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party|CCP Politburo Standing Committee]], the top decision-making body in China.<ref>{{cite web |title=Communique of the first plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee |url=http://english.www.gov.cn/news/topnews/202210/24/content_WS6355cfccc6d0a757729e19b4.html |website=www.gov.cn |access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref> Upon his nomination, [[Voice of America]] described Ding as "loyal and strong in coordination, but lacking experience in macroeconomic management and other people's livelihood affairs".<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 November 2022 |title=习近平为什么看中了丁薛祥？ |trans-title=Why does Xi Jinping prefer Ding Xuexiang? |work=[[Voice of America]] |url=https://www.voachinese.com/a/why-xi-jinping-picked-ding-xuexiang-20221108/6825176.html |access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
In July 2023 China and the European Union hold the Fourth EU-China High Level Environment and Climate Dialogue. The European delegation to China was led by [[Frans Timmermans]], while China was represented by Ding Xuexiang as the Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China. Both sides declared they will continue to cooperate in stopping [[climate change]], [[biodiversity loss]] and [[pollution]]. Both sides agree to ensure the success of [[2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference|COP28]], implement the [[Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework]], advance the [[High Seas Treaty]], cooperate in [[water policy]], reach a global agreement on [[plastic pollution]] by 2024. Both sides agree to support [[Circular economy]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Joint Press Release following the Fourth EU-China High Level Environment and Climate Dialogue |url=https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/china/joint-press-release-following-fourth-eu-china-high-level-environment-and-climate-dialogue_en |website=Delegation of the European Union to the People’s Republic of China |publisher=the European Union |access-date=30 July 2023}}</ref>▼
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In November 2023, Ding met about 150 youth representatives from [[Hong Kong]] and [[Macau|Macao]] for the first time in Beijing and conveyed President Xi's affection for young people. He pledged to support youth development in Hong Kong with more "concrete work", including on study and job opportunities, starting up businesses and housing issues, addressing young people as the "new blood" for the nation's development.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-22 |title=Chinese vice-premier tells Hong Kong delegation more plans in works for youth |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3242481/chinese-vice-premier-ding-xuexiang-tells-hong-kong-delegation-more-initiatives-planned-support-citys |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=[[South China Morning Post]] |language=en|author-last1=Cheng|author-first1=Lilian|author-last2=Chan|author-first2=Kahon}}</ref>
▲In July 2023, China and the European Union
== Personal life ==
Ding's wife previously worked in the education sector. The couple have a son, who works in the [[China Development Bank]].<ref name="Brookings Institution" />
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