Li Shulei

By age 24, Li earned a doctorate in modern Chinese literature from Peking University.

During his tenure as a professor, he wrote essays and critiques on ancient and modern Chinese literature.

In 2020, he was appointed as the "vice president in charge of daily work" (ministerial level position) of the Central Party School (Chinese Academy of Governance).

In April 2022, he became the executive deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party.

After the 20th Party Congress in October 2022, Li became a member of the CCP Politburo and was appointed as the head of the Publicity Department.