BEIJING -- The death of former Premier Li Keqiang on Friday served as a reminder of the decline of the pro-market reformist wing of the Chinese Communist Party, as President Xi Jinping extends the government's reach over the economy.
Economy
China tightens grip as Li Keqiang's pro-market reforms retreat
Beijing's recent clampdown heightens risks to economic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, has tightened the state's grip on the economy, departing from the market-focused approach of former Premier Li Keqiang, right. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
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