Li Peng Quotes

A collection of quotes by Li Peng.

Li Peng (1928-2019) was a prominent Chinese politician and engineer. He served as the Premier of the People's Republic of China from 1987 to 1998, widely known for his role in the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Born in Sichuan province, Li came from a revolutionary background and was educated in Moscow. He played a significant role in China's economic reforms and oversaw modernization projects such as the Three Gorges Dam. Despite criticism for his handling of the Tiananmen Square protests, Li Peng continued to be influential in Chinese politics until his retirement in 2002.