Former Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong Dies at 80
Elena Marquez·Published 41m ago·1 min read·Based on 3 sources
Liu Yandong, a former vice premier of China, died in Beijing on a Wednesday at the age of 80, according to Xinhua, the country's official state news agency, which reported her death. Reuters carried the report.
The South China Morning Post reported that she died of illness. South China Morning Post
A vice premier is a senior official who serves under the premier, the head of China's government. Liu held that post, and she later became a member of the Politburo, the top decision-making body of the Chinese Communist Party. Reuters described her as a former member of the Politburo.
The New York Times described Liu as one of China's highest-ranking female officials. Her death was reported in Beijing, where she died, and she was 80 years old.
