Former Chinese premier Li Peng dies at 90: Xinhua
Former Chinese Prime Minister Li Peng, known as the "Butcher of Beijing" for his role in the Tiananmen Square crackdown -- has died aged 90 (AFP Photo/Gabriel BOUYS)/ Former Chinese premier Li Peng -- known as the "Butcher of Beijing" for his role in the Tiananmen Square crackdown -- has died aged 90, state broadcaster Xinhua said Tuesday. The former chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee died of an unspecified illness in Beijing on Monday, Xinhua said. The ex-premier had previously battled bladder cancer. Li gained ...
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