Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong dies aged 80
Liu Yandong, China's vice-premier from 2013 to 2018 and a former Politburo member, died on Wednesday aged 80, according to Xinhua.
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Centre · 2Liu Yandong, a former Chinese vice-premier, died on Wednesday 28 October at the age of 80. South China Morning PostN “Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong died of illness on Wednesday at the age of 80.” Read at South China Morning Post ↗ CNAN “Liu, who was 80 when she died” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 1State news agency Xinhua announced the death, and CNA reported that she died in Beijing. CNAN “died in Beijing on Wednesday, state-run Xinhua news agency said.” Read at CNA ↗ Centre · 1The South China Morning Post said she died of illness. South China Morning PostN “died of illness on Wednesday” Read at South China Morning Post ↗
Centre · 1Liu was vice-premier from 2013 to 2018 and was the fourth woman to hold that post. She also served on the Politburo. South China Morning PostN “Liu was vice-premier from 2013 to 2018. She was the fourth woman to serve in that role.” Read at South China Morning Post ↗ Centre · 1Xinhua's official obituary called her an "outstanding leader in the [Communist] Party's united front work, in China's education, science and technology, healthcare, and women and children's affairs", according to the Post. South China Morning PostN “outstanding leader in the [Communist] Party’s united front work, in China’s education, science and technology, healthcare, and women and children’s affairs.” Read at South China Morning Post ↗ Centre · 1CNA described her as widely regarded as the most prominent and highest-ranking female official in China during much of her tenure in a male-dominated leadership. CNAN “widely regarded as the most prominent and highest-ranking female official in China during much of her tenure” Read at CNA ↗
Centre · 1CNA added that she was one of only a handful of women to serve as a full Politburo member since the People's Republic was founded in 1949, and that all 21 current Politburo members are men. CNAN “The current 21 members of the Politburo are all men.” Read at CNA ↗
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- Framing
- Brief obituary reports built on Xinhua's announcement, stressing Liu's career and her standing as a senior woman in the Chinese leadership.
- Emphasis
- Her vice-premier tenure, united front work, and rarity as a woman in the Politburo.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither report gives a cause beyond 'illness' (SCMP only) or details of funeral arrangements.
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“She was one of China’s most prominent female leaders” — South China Morning Post
“most prominent and highest-ranking female official in China” — CNA
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What every side reports
- Liu Yandong died on Wednesday 28 October aged 80.
- She was a former vice-premier and Politburo member.
- Xinhua reported the death.
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China’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies at age 80
Neutral Short breaking obituary that relays Xinhua's official assessment of her career.
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CNAN ·
China's former Vice Premier Liu Yandong has died, Xinhua says
Neutral Short report attributed to Xinhua that places her in the context of women's under-representation in the Politburo.
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- 28 Oct 10:09 First South China Morning PostN China’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies at age 80
- 28 Oct 11:15 +1h 6m CNAN China's former Vice Premier Liu Yandong has died, Xinhua says
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