
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.