Jiang Zemin was described as a defender of China’s independence, dignity, security and stability. Photo: AFP
Jiang Zemin funeral: Xi Jinping hails late leader for steering China through tough times and defying Western pressure
- Xi vows to carry on with opening up to the world while also working for ‘national rejuvenation’
- Hu Jintao among notable absentees but attended a closed-door memorial a day earlier
Jiang Zemin was described as a defender of China’s independence, dignity, security and stability. Photo: AFP