Overview

Pronunciation: Lee’oo Her
Born: 1952, Beijing.
Education: Renmin University of China, Seton Hall University and a Masters from Harvard University. Academic background and extensive publications on various aspects of economic theory.
Career: Worked for various state organs in Beijing, including the National Development and Reform Commission, State Information Centre, and Development Research Centre of the State Council. Rumoured to have been friends with Xi since teenage years, and thought to have been a close adviser and architect of China’s economic policy since 2013.
Prospects: Member of 19th Politburo, Head of Vice Premier as of March 2018
Relevance to Tibet: None directly