Li Keqiang, Former Chinese Premier, Dies at 68

Mr. Li suffered a heart attack in Shanhai and died after midnight on Friday

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Mr. Li has a doctorate in economics and spoke of giving greater role to the markets in the economy.

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China internet users on Weibo also expressed shock at Mr. Li's death

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Mr. Li stepped down in March after two terms as premier.

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Born in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, in July 1955, Mr. Li was the son of Li Fengsan, a minor Community Official.

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He was the nation's youngest goveror at the age of 42 in 1998.

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Li Keqiang, Former Chinese Premier, Dies at 68

Mr. Li suffered a heart attack in Shanhai and died after midnight on Friday

Mr. Li has a doctorate in economics and spoke of giving greater role to the markets in the economy.

China internet users on Weibo also expressed shock at Mr. Li's death

Mr. Li stepped down in March after two terms as premier.

Mr. Li stepped down in March after two terms as premier.

Born in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, in July 1955, Mr. Li was the son of Li Fengsan, a minor Community Official.

Born in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, in July 1955, Mr. Li was the son of Li Fengsan, a minor Community Official.

He was the nation's youngest goveror at the age of 42 in 1998.

He was the nation's youngest goveror at the age of 42 in 1998.

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