"China's Grief Restrictions: Former Premier's Mourning Faces Crackdown"

China is cracking down on excessive mourning for former premier Li Keqiang, who was largely sidelined by Communist Party chief Xi Jinping. Social media posts and discussions about Li's death and political or economic reform have been censored. Li's death has been seen as implied criticism of Xi's rule, as he represented a path not taken by China's increasingly authoritarian government. Authorities are closely monitoring public gatherings and removing makeshift memorials. The death of a senior official can lead to tense times for the Communist Party, as seen in the Tiananmen Square protests following Hu Yaobang's death in 1989.