"Remembering Li Keqiang: Controversy Surrounds Private Memorials and Unexpected Demise"
Chinese universities have instructed students not to organize private memorial events for former premier Li Keqiang, who recently passed away, in an effort to avoid potential protests and social unrest. The universities fear that such gatherings could become emotionally charged and reminiscent of the mass pro-democracy protests that occurred after the death of former Communist Party chief Hu Yaobang in 1989. Notices have been issued to student leaders and counselors, urging them to wait for official announcements regarding national mourning and to prevent any unauthorized mourning activities. The universities are also taking measures to ensure campus security and stability, including monitoring student activities and discouraging inappropriate remarks about Li's death.
- Chinese university students told to avoid private memorial events for Li Keqiang South China Morning Post
- Li Keqiang makeshift memorial draws long lines of people Nikkei Asia
- Hundreds of mourners lay flowers at late Premier's Li Keqiang's childhood residence in eastern China The Associated Press
- Continuing down the reformist path best way to remember Li South China Morning Post
- How Li Keqiang's sudden death took Chinese Communist Party by surprise The Independent
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