Cheng Li, the William R. Kenan Professor of Government, is quoted in a Reuters article about Wen Jiabao's first year in office as China's premier. Jiabao addressed China's parliament at its annual session on March 5.
According to the article As Wen's career progressed, he built a network of patrons. His administrative skills and loyalty attracted Jiang Zemin, who succeeded Zhao as party chief. Li said, "Jiang certainly saw the picture and the rumours said that he was actually impressed by the way Wen Jiabao handled that crisis (student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square)."
