China’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies in Beijing

Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong died of illness on Wednesday at the age of 80. She was one of China’s most prominent female leaders, playing a pivotal role in the country’s united front work and education sector. Xinhua, which announced her death on Wednesday afternoon, described Liu as an “outstanding leade…

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