Li Peng 1928 – 2019

Biography

Li Peng was born on October 20, 1928, in Shanghai, during a transformative period in modern Chinese history. He would go on to become a significant political figure, serving as the Premier of the People’s Republic of China. Throughout his career, Li Peng held important positions that shaped policy and governance during crucial decades of China’s development.

As Premier, Li Peng oversaw major initiatives and decisions that reflected the priorities of his era. His tenure in this high office placed him among the nation’s most influential leaders, working alongside other prominent figures in China’s political structure. His career spanned decades of profound change within the country.

On July 22, 2019, Li Peng passed away in Beijing after a period of illness. He was 90 years old at the time of his death. His life’s work and political legacy left an imprint on the nation he served. Following his passing, he was honored with burial at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing, a place of significance for many of China’s notable public figures.