Li Keqiang Belish / Shutterstock.com Profession: Premier of China Nationality: Chinese Biography: Premier of the State Council of China, a leading figure behind Chinese economic policy, and the second-ranked member of the Politburo Standing Committee. Named the World's 12th Most Powerful Person by Forbes in 2015 and 2016. Born: July 1, 1955 Birthplace: Hefei, Anhui, China Generation: Baby Boomer Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep Star Sign: Cancer Died: October 27, 2023 (aged 68) Cause of Death: Heart attack Historical Events 2013-03-15 Li Keqiang assumes office as the 7th Premier of the People's Republic of China 2014-03-04 Chinese premier Li Keqiang declares war on pollution at the National People’s Congress Biographies and Sources Li Keqiang, Former Chinese Premier, Dies of Heart Attack at 68 - NY Times Famous Chinese Ai Weiwei Chai Jing Chen Kun Chiang Kai-shek Chloé Zhao Chongzhen