QUOTES-Reactions to death of Chinese ex-Premier Li Keqiang

Below are reactions to the death on Friday of Chinese former Premier Li Keqiang: HIROKAZU MATSUNO, JAPAN, CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY:

"Former Premier Li Keqiang played an important role in Sino-Japanese relations, including his official visit to our country during the trilateral summit between Japan, China and South Korea in May 2018. We hereby offer our sincere condolences and prayers for 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."

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