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China's former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies at 80

Liu Yandong, a prominent female official in China and former vice-premier, has passed away at the age of 80 due to illness. During her tenure from 2013 to 2018, she was recognized for her significant contributions to the Communist Party's united front work, as well as her involvement in education, science and technology, and healthcare sectors. Her passing was announced by Xinhua News Agency, which highlighted her leadership roles in various key areas of the country. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP Reporter ·

    China’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies at age 80

    Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong died of illness on Wednesday at the age of 80. She was one of China’s most prominent female leaders, playing a pivotal role in the country’s united front work and education sector. The official obituary released by Xinhua described Liu as a…