Liu Yandong, former Chinese Vice Premier, dies at 81

Liu Yandong Communist Party of China Vice Premier Politburo United Front Work Department

Liu Yandong, a prominent figure in the Communist Party of China and former Vice Premier, passed away in Beijing on October 28 at the age of 81 due to illness. Official state media, including Xinhua, reported her death occurred at 14:53 local time.

Liu was a trailblazing female leader who served two consecutive terms on the Politburo between 2007 and 2017. Her extensive political career included roles as a State Councilor, Vice Chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and the first female Minister of the United Front Work Department.

During her tenure in the State Council, she managed portfolios including education, science, technology, culture, sports, and healthcare. She was also noted for her significant ties to Hong Kong, having served as a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and as a deputy head of the Central Hong Kong and Macao Work Coordination Group. She visited Hong Kong twice, notably presiding over the opening ceremony of the 2009 East Asian Games.

Born in 1945 in Nantong, Jiangsu, Liu graduated from Tsinghua University and held various leadership positions within the Communist Youth League before ascending to national leadership. Authorities described her as a ‘loyal and tested communist fighter’ and an outstanding leader in united front work and social development.

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Beijing · Communist Party of China · Hong Kong · Liu Yandong · State Council of the People's Republic of China · Tsinghua University

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[● 3 SOURCES] Liu held the position of Vice Premier of the State Council. reportediario.cl · deultimominuto.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Liu was responsible for education, science, technology, culture, and health portfolios. reportediario.cl · deultimominuto.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Liu served two consecutive terms on the CPC Politburo between 2007 and 2017. reportediario.cl · deultimominuto.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Liu visited Hong Kong twice, in 2004 and 2009. www.singtaousa.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Liu Yandong died in Beijing on October 28 at 14:53 local time. reportediario.cl · www.singtaousa.com · deultimominuto.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Liu was the first female Minister of the United Front Work Department. www.singtaousa.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Liu Yandong was 81 years old at the time of her death. reportediario.cl · www.singtaousa.com · deultimominuto.com · www.stheadline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Liu was the daughter of former Vice Minister of Agriculture Liu Ruilong. www.singtaousa.com · www.stheadline.com