Chinese Premier Li Keqiang re-elected, but influence expected to wane

Li Keqiang was re-elected for a second five-year term as China's premier by the National People's Congress on Sunday, although it is believed that he will have less influence within the government.As President Xi Jinping moves to bolster his influence at home and abroad, his confidant Wang Qishan was appointed vice president by the country's parliament on Saturday, and Wang is certain to take charge of various economic matters.Li has also managed economic policies but his influence in that field is likely to decrease with the appointment of Wang as vice president.The Xi-led government has a…READ FULL ARTICLE