The Implications of Li Keqiang's Death for Xi Jinping's Leadership

The death of former premier Li Keqiang in China has raised concerns for the current administration led by Xi Jinping. Li represented a different approach to governance, focusing on pragmatism rather than ideology. His passing has triggered measures to maintain stability, including a crackdown on VPN use to control access to the internet. Li's criticism of China's official statistics and his open acknowledgment of the economic impact of the zero-Covid approach during the pandemic made him a popular figure among the public. However, his power had become limited under Xi's leadership, as demonstrated by the quick overturning of his suggested policies. Li's death, following the removal of high-profile ministers, adds to the sensitivity surrounding his legacy.