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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By James Pomfret

China's 'liberal' Wang Yang seen as possible premier as reshuffle looms

Wang Yang Xi Jinping China Li Keqiang Chinese Communist Party Communist Party Guangdong
FILE PHOTO: Wang Yang, newly elected chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), speaks during the closing session of the CPPCC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 15, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/

When Wang Yang was Chinese Communist Party boss of economic powerhouse Guangdong province, the man now considered a top contender to be China's next premier displayed a liberal streak that has been less visible since Xi Jinping took power.

During his time in Guangdong, which borders Hong Kong, Wang made his mark by pushing an upgrade of rusting industries and touting socially inclusive policies.

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