The 2010 TIME 100 Poll

Cast your votes for the leaders, artists, innovators and icons who you think are the most influential people in the world. Though official voting for inclusion on the TIME 100 list has now closed, with Mir-Hossein Mousavi having won the honor, users can continue to vote for their favorites until the list is revealed on Thursday, April 29th

2010 Candidates

Wang Qishan

By TIME STAFFThursday, Apr. 01, 2010
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Age: 61
Occupation: Vice-Premier of China
Previous TIME 100 Appearances: 1

As one of China's top economic officials, Wang helped steer the country through the global downturn, from which it has emerged stronger than ever. He is expected to represent China during the next round of strategic and economic talks with the U.S. in May, at a time when ties between the two giants are fraying.

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