BEIJING: It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Li Keqiang, a distinguished member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Communist Party of China central committees, and a former Premier. This somber news was reported by CGTN on Friday.
Li Keqiang had recently been in Shanghai for a period of rest. Tragically, on October 26, he suffered a sudden heart attack, and despite all rescue efforts, he passed away at 00:10 on October 27. Li Keqiang’s departure comes at the age of 68, marking a significant loss for China and the international community.
