China says 'deeply' mourns passing of former premier
The evening news broadcast shows an obituary photo of the former Premier Li Keqiang on a giant LED screen in Beijing, Friday, Oct. 27. AP-Yonhap
China's foreign ministry said Friday it "deeply" mourned the death of ex-premier Li Keqiang, Beijing's first public comment on the former number two official's passing.
"We deeply mourn the tragic passing of Comrade Li Keqiang due to a sudden heart attack," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing, adding "an obituary will be published soon." (AFP)