All Chinese Presidents in the Last 32 Years Are Graduates of Elite Engineering Universities

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 17/04/2025 at 15:20

Desde 1993, todos os presidentes da China têm formação em engenharia. Entenda como isso influenciou o crescimento industrial do país e o que o Brasil pode aprender com esse modelo.

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Technical Management at the Helm of the Second Largest Economy in the World Is Solidly Based on Engineering Education

Since 1993, all presidents of China have an engineering background. The high technical and academic standard has been maintained for over three decades, a period during which the country underwent intense industrialization, modernization, and growth.

Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping: Three Engineers in Charge

Jiang Zemin, president from 1993 to 2003, was a electrical engineer graduated from National Chiao Tung University. He served as mayor of Shanghai and minister of industries before leading the country.

His successor, Hu Jintao, graduated in hydroelectric engineering from Tsinghua University, considered the best in China. He had a prominent role in infrastructure projects, including the Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric plant in the world.

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Industrial Growth Driven by Engineers

According to Anderson Correia, a full professor and former Rector of ITA, over the past 32 years, under the leadership of Chinese presidents with engineering backgrounds, the country has grown by nearly 10% per year on average. This progress was supported by industrial and technological policies articulated by leaders with technical knowledge.

In addition to the presidency, engineering is valued at all levels of public management. Annually, China graduates 3.5 million professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

The Contrast with Brazil

Brazil has never elected a president with an engineering degree. Two engineers have reached the position indirectly: Aureliano Chaves, as interim, and Itamar Franco, after the impeachment of Fernando Collor.

This contrast reveals differences in approach between the countries. While Chinese presidents have a technical background and focus on industrial development, Brazil still lacks a culture of valuing technical education in high public management.

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All Chinese Presidents in the Last 32 Years Are Graduates of Elite Engineering Universities

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