China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68

Former Premier Li Keqiang, who served as China’s chief economic officer for ten years, passed away at the age of 68 due to a heart attack. Li’s influence waned as President Xi Jinping consolidated power, exerting greater control over the nation’s economy. Under Xi’s leadership, state industries became more dominant, and there was increased control over tech sectors. Li’s tenure saw challenges such as over-reliance on investments for growth and wealth disparity.