The 2023 passing of Li Keqiang marked the end of an era for China's economy
The sudden passing of Li Keqiang in 2023 signaled the departure of a pragmatist who championed private enterprise and economic transparency during a period of tightening state control in China.
Li Keqiang served as Chinas premier from 2013 to 2023, acting as the top economic official during a decade of immense transition. Known for his intellectual background and focus on the grass-roots economy, he famously created the 'Li Keqiang Index' to track economic health through electricity use and rail cargo rather than official GDP figures.
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