Zhang Gaoli
People's Republic of China
Chinese Communist
Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
government
Zhang Gaoli is a Chinese retired politician who served as the first-ranking vice premier of China between 2013 and 2018 and as the seventh-ranking member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) between 2012 and 2017. Prior to his ascension, Zhang served as the Party Secretary of Tianjin between 2007 and 2012, and the Party Secretary in the Shandong province between 2002 and 2007.
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Aug 18, 2026
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As Chinese Vice Premier, Zhang met with Thai Princess Sirindhorn, reinforcing bilateral ties and cooperation.
Recognized for advancing China's partnerships in Southeast Asia, a key region for Belt and Road and regional stability.
Aug 18, 2026
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Met Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in Beijing.
His engagement with Thai royalty underscores the importance of China's Southeast Asia relationships, including agricultural trade and Belt and Road ties.
Aug 17, 2026
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Zhang met Thai Princess Sirindhorn, advancing Thailand relations within the Belt and Road framework.
He is recognized for carrying out the Party's friendly engagement with Thailand, a key ASEAN partner for the Belt and Road.
Aug 16, 2026
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He met Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as part of ongoing Sino-Thai engagement.
Recognized as a senior official implementing China's friendly neighborhood policy and deepening regional ties.
Aug 15, 2026
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Zhang Gaoli met Thai Princess Sirindhorn, underlining close Sino-Thai ties.
He represents China's senior leadership in Southeast Asian diplomacy and in promoting trade ties, including Thai rice exports.
Aug 13, 2026
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Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli met Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and discussed bilateral cooperation.
His role in Chinese-Thai diplomacy reinforces the Belt and Road and demonstrates Party state governance reaching out to Southeast Asia.
Aug 12, 2026
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Zhang Gaoli met Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, in a sign of the China-Thailand friendship.
He is viewed as carrying forward Southeast Asia ties that matter for Belt and Road trade, including Thai rice exports.
Aug 11, 2026
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Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli met Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in Beijing, continuing high-level exchanges with Thailand.
Zhang represents China's steady cultivation of Southeast Asian ties, supporting Belt and Road trade and regional diplomacy.
Aug 10, 2026
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In the news for meeting Thai Princess Sirindhorn as part of high-level exchanges.
His meeting underscores the Party's effort to maintain strong ties with Thailand's royal family and Southeast Asia.
Aug 9, 2026
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Zhang met Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, continuing high-level China-Thailand exchanges.
His meeting reinforces the party's Southeast Asia strategy, linking royal diplomacy to expanded trade under the China-Thailand FTA.