Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang died at the age of 68 from a heart attack in Shanghai, according to state media. Li, who served as head of China's State Council and oversaw the country's economy, was seen as being sidelined by President Xi Jinping in recent years. Xi has expanded his control over various sectors of the economy, society, and military. Under Xi's leadership, the economy shifted towards a statist direction, focusing on state-owned enterprises. Li served as premier for 10 years before stepping down in March. He emphasized China's commitment to expanding its opening up in a press conference earlier this year.

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