"China's President Xi Jinping Leads Funeral Tribute for Former Premier Li Keqiang"
TL;DR
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top Communist Party and state leaders paid their final respects to former premier Li Keqiang, who passed away from a heart attack. The ceremony took place at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing, where Li's body was cremated. Flags flew at half mast across the country, and millions of people posted on social media to commemorate him. Li served as premier for two terms and was hailed as an outstanding leader. Foreign governments, including Japan, also paid tribute to Li.
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