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MNI BRIEF: Former Premier Li Keqiang Dead At 68

MNI (BEIJING)
MNI (Beijing)

Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has died at the age of 68, China Xinhua News Agency has reported.

Li was in Shanghai when he suffered a sudden heart attack on Oct 26 and, after efforts to revive him failed, was pronounced dead at 00.10 hours on Oct 27.

Li was China's Premier from 2013-2023. He stepped down in March and was replaced by Premier Li Qiang.

MNI Beijing Bureau | lewis.porylo@marketnews.com
MNI Beijing Bureau | lewis.porylo@marketnews.com

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