A Copy of Li Keqiang: Xu Qiliang Dies of Heart Attack While Running, Poisoned by Xi?

Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Qiliang. (Video Screenshot)

[People News] Xu Qiliang, the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China, was unexpectedly reported dead by official sources on June 2. Just days earlier, on May 31, overseas reports suggested that Xu had died from heart disease due to mental stress and panic. A senior media figure from Beijing disclosed that Xu Qiliang suffered a heart attack while running. Analysts have noted that his circumstances may be reminiscent of those surrounding Li Keqiang. Additionally, some netizens have speculated that Xi Jinping may have been involved.

On the evening of June 2, Xinhua News Agency confirmed Xu Qiliang's death but did not provide details on the cause. Hong Kong media cited senior Beijing journalist Ma Ling, who stated that Xu Qiliang died suddenly from a heart attack while jogging. She shared on her WeChat Moments: "Former Vice Chairman of the Military Commission Xu Qiliang suffered a heart attack while exercising in the courtyard early in the morning and was rushed to the hospital for emergency care, but unfortunately, could not be saved. This former Air Force commander, who was a fighter pilot, passed away at the age of just 75, which is truly tragic and lamentable. May he rest in peace!"

Xu Qiliang's last public appearance was on January 27 of this year, when he attended the traditional Spring Festival gathering held by the Central Committee of the Communist Party and the State Council as a retired 'party and state leader.' At 75 years old, he appeared to be in good health.

On the evening of the same day at 7 PM, the official news broadcast of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced the death of Xu Qiliang, describing him as a so-called 'outstanding party member, a long-tested loyal communist warrior, and an 'excellent leader' of the CCP military.' Overseas commentator Cai Shenkun believes that the CCP's high praise for Xu Qiliang is quite significant, but the circumstances surrounding his death are very suspicious.

Just two days prior to the official announcement of Xu Qiliang's death, Chinese media figure Zhao Lanjian disclosed on the X platform on May 31 that the former Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xu Qiliang, had passed away from a heart attack in the early hours of May 28, 2025. He also mentioned that Xu was under immense mental pressure and collapsed suddenly in a state of panic.

Cai Shenkun analysed that Xu Qiliang died at noon on June 2, and the evening news broadcast quickly reported his death. It is clear that the characterisation of Xu Qiliang had been discussed or predetermined beforehand. He believes that the rapid formal announcement of Xu Qiliang's death is quite unusual. 'If Xinhua News Agency issued an announcement on short notice, it would still require multiple layers of approval and scrutiny. This suggests that Xu Qiliang did not actually pass away on June 2.'

Cai Shenkun remarked that Xu Qiliang was in excellent health. He has a friend who worked under Xu, and this friend once shared with him that 'Commander Xu has an incredible capacity for alcohol; he can easily drink a bottle of Moutai in one sitting.'

On June 2, Cai Shenkun posted on the X platform, stating that according to the CCP's medical standards, Xu Qiliang, at his age, is considered to be in the prime of life, and the official cause of death has not been disclosed, which raises many questions. There are reports suggesting that he suffered a heart attack while jogging in the morning, which would make his cause of death quite similar to that of Li Keqiang.

Cai Shenkun expressed his concern, stating, "The brutal struggles within the Chinese Communist Party's military are quite apparent!"

Several netizens echoed this sentiment.

Chengfeng Polang remarked: Although Xu Qiliang has retired and has faced multiple interviews, his death likely occurred at least two days before the official date of June 2.

One netizen boldly labelled this incident as a "murder," attributing it to "a poisonous hand from Xi Jinping," and described it as "another act by Xi Jinping following the death of Li Keqiang, to see who dares to be disloyal to me."

Yipai Liao commented: This operation is chilling upon further reflection, leaving everyone feeling uneasy.

Another netizen suggested that those in high positions should avoid physical activity; one went for a morning jog, another went swimming, and both ended up dead. Running and swimming are extremely perilous.

A mysterious analyst noted: Xu Qiliang is a veteran from the previous regime and gained prominence during that time. He still wields considerable influence within the military. His close friend Li Keqiang was assassinated, and his mentor Hu Jintao was placed under house arrest and silenced. He may have intentions to act... but in a desperate move, Xi Jinping struck first, revealing that the instability within the Communist Party has reached a critical point... When the call for armed conflict against the Communist Party is sounded, there will likely be many generals from the military region ready to defect.

Xi Jinping's Anger Towards Xu Qiliang Intensifies

In 2023, exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui disclosed in a program that Xi Jinping's sense of security is deteriorating. He has come to realise that he made a poor choice in selecting his military committee, leading him to question whether to launch an attack on Taiwan.

Guo Wengui mentioned that Xu Qiliang was initially a key figure in Xi Jinping's inner circle, but now Xi is extremely displeased with him. Previously, an online article titled 'The Young Generals in the Military: Revealing the True Xu Qiliang' criticised Xu for lacking the courage to engage in combat. During his time as Air Force commander, he never ordered planes to cross the median line of the Taiwan Strait, nor did he cross the median line in the East China Sea between China and Japan. He also refrained from inspecting southern Tibet. Analysis by The Epoch Times suggests that this indicates Xu Qiliang is not a hawkish figure. Consequently, he has become associated with those generals in the military who have been purged by Xi and oppose Xi Jinping's plans to attack Taiwan.

Questions Surrounding the Death of Former Premier Li Keqiang

Li Keqiang, the former Premier of the Communist Party of China, also passed away from a heart attack, and the circumstances of his death have ignited a wave of public speculation.

In 2023, reports from the official Xinhua News Agency and China Central Television stated that Li Keqiang suffered a sudden heart attack in Shanghai on Thursday (October 26) and, despite extensive rescue efforts, he passed away on Friday (27) at 00:10 Beijing time.

Following Li Keqiang's death, various speculations emerged both domestically and internationally regarding whether his death was normal or abnormal.

Li Keqiang was only 68 years old, an age typically associated with vitality and strength. His last public appearance took place on August 31, 2023, at the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, where he was seen without a mask, smiling and waving at the public, appearing to be in good health. Curiously, this news was swiftly removed by Gansu Province, and there has been no official statement from the Chinese Communist Party explaining the rapid deletion, which raises suspicions.

Akio Yaita, a Japanese journalist born in China and currently the Taipei bureau chief for Sankei Shimbun, expressed his "great surprise" at Li Keqiang's unexpected death in a Facebook post. He questioned how retired leaders of the Communist Party, who are among the healthiest and longest-living individuals globally, each have their own medical teams providing round-the-clock care, noting, "Since the Jiang Zemin era, it has been uncommon for former Communist Party leaders to pass away suddenly."

Even more strangely, several Chinese media outlets, including Phoenix Network, The Beijing News, and Beijing Youth Daily, began reporting with the headline "Comrade Li Keqiang has passed away" as early as 7 PM on the 26th. The content of these reports was consistent with the official announcement made on the 27th, stating that Li Keqiang died at "0:10 AM on October 27 in Shanghai."

This revelation has ignited intense discussions online, with many netizens questioning how multiple Chinese media outlets could have "predicted" Li Keqiang's death in advance, casting doubt on the actual time of death. Other users commented sarcastically: "Death Notebook (news edition)", "Indeed, news breaks first", and "Foreseeing Li Keqiang's death, so this time it was another artificial death."

Following Li Keqiang's death, public mourning events and online discussions regarding him have been tightly controlled. Nevertheless, there remains scepticism among the Chinese public about the circumstances surrounding his death. Gu Wanming, a former reporter for the state-run Xinhua News Agency, publicly called for a delay in the cremation of Li Keqiang's body and a thorough investigation into the cause of his death in an open letter published under his real name.

After Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang assumed power at the 18th National Congress, the term 'Xi-Li system' was briefly used. However, Li Keqiang was soon sidelined by Xi Jinping, becoming the most powerless Prime Minister. Their differences arose from the incompatibility of their governance styles.

In May 2020, during the Two Sessions, Li Keqiang remarked that there are '600 million low- and middle-income individuals in China, with an average monthly income of only about 1,000 yuan,' directly challenging Xi Jinping's assertion of complete poverty alleviation.

Two days before Li Keqiang's resignation as Prime Minister (March 3), he bid farewell to State Council staff for the last time. In a light-hearted moment, he stated, 'People are doing, and heaven is watching; heaven has eyes!' This comment is also interpreted as a subtle reference to Xi Jinping. 

(Originally published by the People News)