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Jiang Zemin’s remains transferred to Beijing
    2022-12-02  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

THE remains of Comrade Jiang Zemin were transferred to Beijing from Shanghai aboard a special flight Thursday afternoon.

Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders including Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Han Zheng, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Wang Qishan, received Jiang’s remains at the Xijiao Airport in Beijing and extended deep condolences to Jiang’s relatives.

Cai Qi, some staff members of the office of Comrade Jiang Zemin’s Funeral Committee, and Jiang’s relatives escorted his remains from Shanghai to Beijing.

The national flag flew at half mast at the Xijiao Airport. Adding to the solemn atmosphere were black banners with white characters that read “Eternal glory to Comrade Jiang Zemin!” and “Comrade Jiang Zemin always lives in our hearts.”

Xi, his wife Peng Liyuan, and others, wearing black armbands and with white flowers pinned to their chests, stood solemnly on the tarmac.

The special flight touched down at 3:55 p.m. Twelve honor guards escorted and carried the casket to disembark from the plane.

Xi and others bowed three times before Jiang’s remains and watched the casket being carried onto a hearse.

At noon, a farewell ceremony was held at Huadong Hospital in Shanghai. Staff members of the office of Comrade Jiang Zemin’s Funeral Committee, officials in Shanghai, Jiang’s relatives and friends, and medical staff paid their respects at the ceremony. As the hearse made its journey from the hospital to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai residents lined the streets to pay tribute to Jiang.

A memorial meeting for Comrade Jiang Zemin will be held in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Dec. 6, according to an announcement from Comrade Jiang Zemin’s Funeral Committee on Thursday.

Jiang passed away in Shanghai on Wednesday. He was 96.

(Xinhua)

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