Li Keqiang: In China and overseas, tributes flow for warm, capable former premier

The Chinese public reacted with shock and grief at the sudden death of former premier Li Keqiang, while foreign diplomats, business leaders and China watchers around the world offered their condolences.

Li was pronounced dead shortly after midnight on Friday after suffering a heart attack. The news was broken by the state broadcaster CGTN. Further details about his death have not been made public.