According to the nominationDing Xuexiang, and three members of the Politburo He Lifeng, Leslie Cheung and Liu Guozhong this morning (March 12) via National People's Congress Pass the voting and serve as the Vice Premier of the State Council.
Ding Xuexiang received 2944 votes, 0 votes against, and 2 votes.
He Lifeng received 2943 votes in favor, 3 votes opposition, and 0 votes.
Liu Guozhong received 2946 votes in favor, 0 votes against, and 0 votes abstain.
Zhang Guoqing received 2946 votes in favor, 0 votes against, and 0 votes abstain.
Ding Xuexiang is expected to replace Han Zheng as the executive deputy prime minister, in charge of the State Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, etc.; He Lifeng will be responsible for finance, industry, transportation, technology, etc.;Culture, sports, etc.; Zhang Guoqing will be responsible for agriculture, business, etc.