Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68: official sources
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, aged 68, has sadly passed away, according to state media reports China mourns the loss of a respected leader who made significant contributions during his tenure
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who was once considered a reform-minded candidate for the country's top leadership position, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in Shanghai on Friday, according to state media.
Li, who held the position as China's nominal second-in-command until October last year, served as the country's premier, responsible for overseeing the economy, for a decade from 2013 until March of this year under President Xi Jinping.
At the age of 68, Li experienced a heart attack on Thursday, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. Despite attempts to revive him, he passed away at 12:10 am the next day.
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