Reactions to death of Chinese ex-Premier Li Keqiang

Oct 27 (Reuters) – Below are reactions to the death on Friday of Chinese former Premier Li Keqiang: ADAM NI, INDEPENDENT CHINA POLITICAL ANALYST, AUTHOR “Li was a premier who stood powerless as China took a sharp turn away from reform and opening.” DALI YANG, POLITICS PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO: “The scope for Li’s policymaking and implementation had became more subordinated under President Xi Jinping, who had unabashedly dominated in politics and policy making, relegating Li to playing second fiddle. “Xi had significantly overshadowed Li, leaving him with less room for initiative than past premiers.” CHEN DAOYIN, INDEPENDENT CHINESE POLITICAL…