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

Former Premier Li Keqiang of China died at the age of 68 from a heart attack. Li, who served for a decade, was once seen as a potential leader of the Communist Party. However, he was overshadowed by President Xi Jinping, who favored a more statist approach to the economy. Despite this, Li was known for his support of a liberal market economy. He sparked a debate on poverty and income inequality in 2020, stating that 600 million Chinese people earned less than $140 per month.