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Former Chinese premier Li Peng dies at 90: Xinhua

Former Chinese premier Li Peng -- known as the "Butcher of Beijing" for his role in the Tiananmen Square crackdown -- has died aged 90, state broadcaster Xinhua says.

July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019

Former Chinese premier Li Peng dies at 90: Xinhua

Former Chinese premier Li Peng -- known as the "Butcher of Beijing" for his role in the Tiananmen Square crackdown -- has died aged 90, state broadcaster Xinhua says.