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  • China Bids Emotional Farewell to Former Premier Li Keqiang Amid Tightened Security
    Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
    In a rare show of public sentiment, countless mourners converged in Beijing and central China to honor the life and legacy of China's former Premier Li Keqiang, who passed away suddenly last week from a heart attack at 68. Not just a reflection of the love and respect he earned from his countrymen, the gatherings also hinted at the undercurrents of dissatisfaction with the nation's existing governance.
  • Li Keqiang's Death: A Political Tremor Shaking Xi's Centralized China
    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang arrive at the opening session of NPC in Beijing
    The sudden demise of China's former Premier, Li Keqiang, at the age of 68 due to a heart attack, has sent ripples across the political landscape of the country. Li, who served as China's top economic official for a decade, was known for his pragmatic approach to governance, often standing in stark contrast to the more ideologically driven leadership of President Xi Jinping.
  • Li Keqiang, Former Chinese Premier and China's Economic Torchbearer, Dies Unexpectedly at 68
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    China's political sphere was shaken with the sudden demise of its former Premier Li Keqiang. The state broadcaster, CCTV, confirmed on Friday that Li succumbed to a heart attack during his rest in Shanghai, a day earlier. His death occurred shortly after midnight on October 27.
  • Li Qiang Becomes China's Premier, Faces Daunting Economic Challenges
    Li Qiang Becomes China's Premier, Faces Daunting Economic Challenges
    Li Qiang, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, has assumed the role of China's premier, the country's second-highest position, with the challenging task of reviving an economy battered by three years of COVID-19 restrictions.
  • China's $209 Billion Military Budget For 2021 Is Highest Ever
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    China has ramped-up its military budget for 2021 in the face of mounting challenges from the United States, Europe and their Asian allies.
  • China To Enact National Security Law By Tuesday
    Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivers a speech at the opening session of NPC in Beijing
    Chinese officials discussed and reviewed the pertinent guidelines of the China National Security Law that would take effect by Tuesday.
  • China Focuses On Boosting Foreign Investments Into The Country
    Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
    Last Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced that China would prioritize the stabilization of foreign trade and investments for the rest of the year.
  • China Increases Business Protections Against US
    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang arrive at the opening session of NPC in Beijing
    Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced during the parliamentary meeting that China ha long rejected the 'cold war' mentality, and that the US and China should strengthen their connections during the pandemic.
  • China Reveals $506 Billion Fiscal Stimulus To Combat COVID-19 GDP Slowdown
    Chinese Premier Li Keqiang
    China has unveiled a stimulus package worth $506 billion, which disappointed the business community that expected more.
  • China’s new coronavirus recovery strategy explained
    Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivers a speech at the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 22, 2020.
    When Chinese Premier Li Keqiang delivered his annual report to China’s national legislature on May 22, his focus was firmly on COVID-19. The focus will be on protecting employment, livelihoods, businesses and supply chains from collapse.
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