Li Keqiang, the former premier of China, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 On Friday, state media announced the news.
Li Keqiang, the premier during the first two five-year administrations of President Xi Jinping, passed away from a heart attack on Thursday, while at rest in Shanghai, he suffered an unexpected cardiac attack. Despite the best efforts to save his life, he died early on Friday.
Li Keqiang was once seen as a strong candidate for Communist Party leadership, but in recent years, his stature has declined. President Xi Jinping began to marginalize him, and in March 2023, Li Qiang took his place.
With Li Keqiang’s passing, a chapter in Chinese political history has closed. During his time as premier, he made significant contributions to macroeconomic management and China’s economic growth. It is unclear how his death would affect China’s political climate as the nation grieves.