Death of Former Premier Li Keqiang Casts Shadow Over China’s Political Arena

Li’s sudden passing at the age of 68 has sparked speculation and doubt.

Chinas Premier Li Keqiang speaks via live video transmission during a press conference after the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2021. Noel Celis/AFP via Getty Images

The sudden death of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Shanghai on the evening of Oct. 27  has raised questions and even some suspicions.

The death of the 68-year-old is seen as suspicious by some, especially given his death was officially announced at the same time as that of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) founder and past leader Mao Zedong.