"In contrast to U.S. leaders, who often have law or business backgrounds, the Chinese government has traditionally promoted scientists and engineers to the top."
"Perhaps in an admission that engineers may not be best equipped by background to run a country facing growing pains on a monumental scale, the new breed of officials is steeped in the social sciences, particularly economics."
"The top leadership has people from more diverse academic backgrounds than before, which is a progress. . . I think this gives them a different perspective and maybe a different skills set that might make more capable of dealing with future challenges."
As an example, Vice Premier Wang, graduated with a history degree from Northwest University in Xi'an, has a different background. He trained in rural economic and banking reforms. He passed his most recent political test with aplomb as head of the organizing committee for the Beijing Olympics.
In my view, a government would be better managed by people having business degree with high-level of knowledge in economics and finance, and a good understanding of law. They are a-must trait for a leader. With regard to engineering background, it would only be a bonus factor for a government leader for he could use his expertise in reviewing and approving infrastructure projects. But as a leader, you can hire the best and brightest engineers to work on the technical aspects. So, I guess having an engineering expertise is not so much a desirable feature of a government leader, unless your government requires you to conduct time-and-motion studies or apply calculus and trigonometry with your political dealings.
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