27-10-2023 (BEIJING) In a solemn announcement, Chinese state media reported the passing of China’s former Premier, Li Keqiang, in Shanghai. The former leader, aged 68, had experienced a heart attack on Thursday, leading to his untimely demise.
Li Keqiang’s passing occurred in the early hours of Friday, despite efforts to resuscitate him, according to the Xinhua news agency. His tenure as the country’s premier, spanning a decade, had a profound impact on China’s economic landscape.
Li Keqiang had previously served as a member of the ruling Communist Party’s top Politburo Standing Committee, and his passing marks a significant moment in China’s political history.
