List of premiers of China

List of premiers of China

This article is a list of the Premiers of China since 1911. According to Chinese historical records, the first premier of China was appointed in about 1130 BC, by First King of Shang Dynasty. Since then, almost every monarch in China had appointed a Premier or Prime Minister to help him or her to run the administration. This role has been known by several different names, most commonly Chancellor. With the re-unification of China under the Qin Emperor in 221 BC, the power on the premiers' hands was reduced because of the Emperors' intentions of setting up an absolute monarchy. Finally, in 1380, Emperor Hongwu decreed to kill his Chancellor, and never appointed another one in his life. Since this, emperors never appointed any other premiers up to 1911. During much of the Qing Dynasty, the role of premier was carried out collectively by the ministers of the General Command Centre.

The modern creation of Chinese Premiership happened in mid 1911, when the Qing Imperial Government created the "Imperial Family Cabinet" as a "reform" on Chinese politics, shortly before it was overthrown. Since Yuan Shikai took over the premiership, the premiers of China played an influential role in Chinese politics.

Multiple terms in office, consecutive or otherwise, are listed and counted in the first column (term number) and the second column counts individuals.

In modern day there is two Premiers representing "China"
* Premier of the Republic of China (Presidents of Executive Yuan) (since 1928)
* Premier of the People's Republic of China (since 1949)

Premiers also known as Presidents of Executive Yuan are appointed by Presidents in the Republic of China, but some premiers were even more powerful than the presidents, during the early age of the Republic of China. Some presidents were even expelled by the premiers they appointed.The title of premier in China had been changed several times, so this list is divided into several sections.

While in the People's Republic of China premiers elected by delegation of the National People's Congress every five years also are limited to two terms since the death of Zhou Enlai.

Prime Ministers of Qing Imperial Government (1911-1912)

The Qing Imperial Government created the "Imperial Family Cabinet" in May 1911, in order to appease popular anger and calls for reform. But the formation of Cabinet brought even more disaffection. Soon the Wuchang Uprising forced the Qing government to abolish the cabinet, and instead summon Yuan Shikai to head the government. The imperial government collapsed soon after.

Premiers of State Council of the Republic of China (1916-1917)

Note: The Premiership was abolished from 25 November 1924 to 26 December 1925. The head of the cabinet during this period was Duan Qirui, Provisional Chief Executive of the Republic of China.

Premiers of State Council of the Republic of China (1925-1928)

Premiers of State Council of the People's Republic of China (1949-present)

The Premiership of PRC was created since the establishment of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949.

ee also

*Chancellor of China

References

* [http://encyclopedia.jrank.org/Cambridge/entries/072/China.html China] Online Encyclopedia


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