Li Jiating
Li Jiating (Chinese: 李嘉廷; born 1944) is an ethnic Yi politician in the People’s Republic of China. He was born in Shiping County, Yunnan Province. Li Jiating graduated from Tsinghua University and has held significant political positions throughout his career, including mayor of Harbin, Heilongjiang, and governor of his home province, Yunnan.
Early Life and Education
- Birth: 1944, Shiping County, Yunnan Province.
- Education: Graduated from Tsinghua University.
Political Career
Positions Held
- Mayor of Harbin, Heilongjiang: Li Jiating served as the mayor of Harbin, where he was involved in various urban development and administrative initiatives.
- Governor of Yunnan: He succeeded He Zhiqiang as the governor of Yunnan Province in 1998 and held the position until 2001 when he was succeeded by Xu Rongkai.
Party Roles
- 14th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (1992–1997): Alternate member.
- 15th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (1997–2002): Alternate member.
- Delegate to the 9th National People’s Congress (1998–2003): Represented Yunnan.
Corruption Charges and Expulsion
Li Jiating’s political career was marred by corruption charges, leading to his expulsion from the Communist Party of China. The specific details and nature of the corruption charges were significant enough to result in his removal from the party, reflecting the serious stance the party takes on corruption among its members.
Legacy
Li Jiating’s tenure as governor and his earlier role as mayor of Harbin are overshadowed by his involvement in corruption. His career serves as a reminder of the challenges and issues of corruption within Chinese political circles, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
