Peking University 'prodigy' is China's rising political star
He is poised to move up leadership ladder after being named executive V-P of key CCP school
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While Dr Li Shulei's future political career path is far from certain, he could become president of the Central Party School at next year's congress. This would land him a seat in the Chinese Communist Party's 25-member decision-making Politburo.
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Benjamin Kang Lim Global Affairs Correspondent In Beijing and Tan Dawn Wei China Bureau Chief In Chongqing, Benjamin Kang Lim, Tan Dawn Wei
One name stood out as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced a series of personnel changes in recent months in preparation for next year's all-important party congress.
Dr Li Shulei, 57, a member of President Xi Jinping's inner circle, was last month appointed executive vice-president of the Central Party School, an indication that the CCP was laying the foundation for him to move up the leadership ladder.
