China Mourns the Loss of Premier Li Keqiang
TL;DR
China mourns the death of former premier Li Keqiang, known as "the people's premier," as the country lowers its national flag and holds a funeral ceremony attended by top political leaders. Li, a former economist and pro-reform leader, served as premier for 10 years before retiring in March. Messages of grief flooded social media platforms, with Li becoming the top trending topic on Weibo. Despite being sidelined in recent years, Li is remembered for his contributions to the nation and his hands-on approach to leadership.
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