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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
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Jan van der Made

China: Jiang Zemin's death officially buries Deng Xiaoping era of fast reforms

People take part in the public memorial service for China's former leader Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on December 6, 2022. AFP - -

Sirens wailed across China as the Communist Party eulogised late leader Jiang Zemin Tuesday, hailing him as a patriot who "dedicated his life" to the country. But the official press didn't elaborate much on his economic feats – institgated by Jiang's patron Deng Xiaoping, the man who opened China up to the world.

China held a day of mourning across the country, with security services ensuring there were no large gatherings on the streets following rare protests in recent weeks.

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