Wen has been described as a populist by most observers . His quick responses and visits to the scenes of various disasters , including the 2008 Sichuan earthquake , has earned him a considerable reputation as an approachable leader in touch with the experiences of the masses . Wen engages regularly with locals on his trips to various provinces domestically as well as foreign visits ; he played baseball and badminton with Japanese and South Korean citizens during visits to those countries . " Whether taking a stroll or swimming , it puts me at ease both mentally and physically and helps me handle my heavy workload , " Wen had remarked
2008 Sichuan earthquake
2008 Sichuan earthquake
Wen Jiabao