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Leading the new leadership lineup is Li Qiang, the Shanghai Party Chief, widely expected to succeed Li Keqiang as China's next Premier when the incumbent steps down next year. This move signals a carefully orchestrated transition within China's top echelons of government. Alongside this, Liu He, a prominent economic advisor and close confidant of Xi Jinping, is stepping down, with his position being filled by Hurley Fung, a longtime aide to the presidency.