Elite Chinese Politics and Political Economy

Well, we finally have official confirmation that Vice Premier Huang Ju has passed away. Here is the tragedy of the final period of his life. Although it became obvious that he needed to take a break from his official duties early this year, factional imperatives drove him to continue for another few months, which otherwise would have been totally unnecessary. Because he needed to continue to signal his power and to attend crucial meetings in the run-up to the 17th Party Congress, he was compelled to make appearances at various meetings and functions until just a month ago, when it became apparent that he was on the verge of dying. In the end, the Jiang-Zeng faction will lose a vote in the Standing Committee as crucial decisions are made in the next few months.

黄菊同志因病医治无效在京逝世

2007年06月02日06:56 来源：新华社



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　　中共中央　全国人大常委会　国务院　全国政协讣告

　　中国共产党中央委员会、中华人民共和国全国人民代表大会常务委员会、中华人民共和国国务院、中国人民政治协商会议全国委员会沉痛宣告：中国共产党的优秀党员，久经考验的忠诚的共产主义战士，党和国家的卓越领导人，中共中央政治局常委、国务院副总理黄菊同志，因病医治无效，于２００７年６月２日２时０３分在北京逝世，享年６９岁。