Former Premier Li Peng toasts Bill Clinton during a visit by the then US President to Beijing in 1998. Photo: AP
Former Premier Li Peng toasts Bill Clinton during a visit by the then US President to Beijing in 1998. Photo: AP

Li Peng publishes his political memoir – but fails to cover his role in Tiananmen crackdown

Book penned by former premier, who is held responsible by many for crushing the pro-democracy demonstrations, only covers events up to 1983

Former Premier Li Peng toasts Bill Clinton during a visit by the then US President to Beijing in 1998. Photo: AP
Former Premier Li Peng toasts Bill Clinton during a visit by the then US President to Beijing in 1998. Photo: AP
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