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6 facts about Li Peng, the former Chinese premier who backed the Tiananmen crackdown

Published: 3:32am, 25 Jul, 2019

Nester Chik Yiu-kai

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The one-time head of the Chinese government was nicknamed "The Butcher of Beijing" for his role in June 4, 1989

He had a major impact on life and politics in China

Nester Chik Yiu-kai |

Published: 3:32am, 25 Jul, 2019

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