BEIJING — China's former Premier Li Keqiang has died of a sudden heart attack aged 68, state media said on Friday (Oct 27).
China's Premier Li Keqiang waves as he arrives for a news conference after the closing ceremony of China's National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on March 15, 2017.
China's former Premier Li Keqiang has died of a sudden heart attack aged 68, state media said on Friday . "Comrade Li Keqiang, while resting in Shanghai in recent days, experienced a sudden heart attack on Oct 26 and after all-out efforts to revive him failed, died in Shanghai at 10 minutes past midnight on Oct 27," state broadcaster CCTV reported.The former Chinese premier and head of China's cabinet served under President Xi Jinping for a decade from 2013, retiring in March.
The elite Peking University-educated economist was once viewed as a top Communist Party leadership contender, but became increasingly sidelined by Mr Xi in recent years. He memorably said in 2020 that over 600 million people in China earned less than the equivalent of US$140 per month, sparking a wider debate on poverty and income inequality. REUTERSBy clicking subscribe, I agree for my personal data to be used to send me TODAY newsletters, promotional offers and for research and analysis.We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with TODAY to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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