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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox eventJiang Zemin,Шаблон:Efn the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1989 to 2002, and the president of the People's Republic of China from 1993 to 2003, died on 30 November 2022, at the age of 96, in Shanghai. According to Xinhua News Agency, he died at 12:13 local time, from leukemia and multiple organ failures.[1][2] Following a private funeral at PLA General Hospital and cremation at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, a state funeral for Jiang was held at the Great Hall of the People the next day on 6 December 2022. It was the first major state funeral held in China since 1997 when Deng Xiaoping died.

Death and national mourning

According to the Chinese state media Xinhua News Agency, Jiang died in Shanghai at 12:13 pm from leukemia and multiple organ failures.[3] Xinhua published a "Letter to the whole Party, the Army, and the People of all ethnic groups in the Country" (Шаблон:Zh) on 16:34, used to announce the deaths of national leaders in China.Шаблон:External mediaAfter the letter was read and issued on state media, all channels promptly turned their television channel logos into black and white. During the announcement, the official portrait of Jiang Zemin during his leadership was shown in grayscale and coverage of funeral proceedings were accompanied by the playing of the Шаблон:Ill (哀乐), an instrumental piece that has been played to mark the death of every Communist Party leader since Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.

Anchors from China Central Television (CCTV), China Global Television Network (CGTN) and all provincial, city and county-level television channels wore all black, or plain color clothing when reporting news. Meanwhile, interface of all media websites such as People's Daily, Guangming Daily, People's Liberation Army Daily, Chinese Central Television, China Global Television Network, China National Radio and China Radio International turned to grayscale to commemorate the passing of Jiang Zemin.[4] Official print such as the People's Daily, Guangming Daily, and PLA Daily published the news of Jiang Zemin's death in the same form on 1 December 2022, with a large portrait of Jiang included.[5] During the mourning period, all variety shows and entertaining dramas were suspended. While television programs are mostly shifted to CCP-related TV drama series and documentaries, GDTV replaced most of its drama series programs with historical or public interest programs. The whole Chinese mainland entered into a restriction of entertaining activities, while all social media went into a state of "black and white on the homepage, suspension of entertainment, and suspension of advertising" to mourn Jiang.[6] As the mourning period coincided with the 2022 FIFA World Cup, CCTV continued broadcasting competitions on CCTV-5, and it would still be livestreamed on Migu. Immediately after Jiang's death announcements, coverage briefly turned to black and white but later returned to broadcast in color.[7] Online shopping platforms like Taobao, JD.com, Pinduoduo, social media platforms like Weibo, Bilibili and Xiaohongshu were turned to black and white interfaces to mourn Jiang Zemin.[8] Meanwhile, Weibo was changed to black and white, and the "Like" buttons on all posts related to Jiang Zemin's death were changed to chrysanthemum (a traditional Chinese mourning flower) logo to mourn Jiang Zemin. Originally scheduled to be held on 1 and 2 December 2022, tech giants Xiaomi, Huawei and Vivo announced to postpone their new product launches after Xinhua news agency announced the death of Jiang Zemin.[9][10][11] After the announcement of the death of Jiang Zemin through CCTV, thousands of Chinese citizens mourned Jiang and offered flowers at his former residence in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province.[12][13]

The CBA announced its intention to postpone competitions scheduled on 6 December 2022, to be held on 7 December 2022 and 19 January 2023 respectively.[14]

Funeral procession

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The Chinese flag flying half mast at Tiananmen Square on 1 December 2022, following Jiang Zemin's death.

On 30 November, the Funeral Committee of Jiang Zemin was announced. Xi Jinping was announced as its chairman, with many other current or former high-ranking officials from the CCP as members.[15] On the day of Jiang's death, the Chinese Communist Party released a notice that the national flags would be flown half-staff in key locations of Beijing and diplomatic missions abroad. Foreign heads of state and government were not invited to attend official mourning activities.[16]

On 1 December, a farewell ceremony was held at Huadong Hospital in Shanghai, where some officials from Shanghai and the Funeral Committee, Jiang's friends and relatives and the medical staff paid their respects. Jiang's remains were then transported from the hospital to the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, and then escorted from Shanghai to Beijing by Funeral Committee members and Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi on a special plane. The plane arrived at the Beijing Xijiao Airport at 3:55 pm, where it was received by top leaders including Xi and members of the Politburo Standing Committee.[17]

On 5 December, Xi, members of the Politburo Standing Committee including those who stepped down at the 20th CCP National Congress, other Party and State Leaders, as well as former leader (and Jiang's successor) Hu Jintao and former premier Wen Jiabao bid farewell to Jiang's body at the 301 Hospital, where they conferred their condolences to Jiang's relatives. Afterwards, they accompanied the hearse carrying Jiang's remains to the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, where they gave their final farewells. The body was cremated at the cemetery.[18][19]

On 6 December, the memorial service for Jiang was held at the Great Hall of the People. The memorial began at 10:05 am, and was presided by Cai Qi. It began with a three-minute moment of silence, with the Chinese anthem being played afterwards. Afterwards, Xi Jinping gave a eulogy, stating that Jiang "was an outstanding leader with high prestige, a great Marxist, a great proletarian revolutionist, statesman, military strategist, diplomat, a long-tested communist fighter, and a social leader with Chinese characteristics. He is an outstanding leader of the great cause of communism, the core of the third-generation central leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, and the main founder of the important thought of the "Three Represents". General Secretary Xi Jinping said, "We deeply mourn Comrade Jiang Zemin, and we will turn our grief into strength, and in accordance with the deployment of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, we will work together to build a socialist modern country in an all-round way and comprehensively promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."[20] After Xi's eulogy, the Internationale was played, with the ceremony concluding afterwards.[21]

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The national flag flying half mast in front of Zhongnanhai, 1 December 2022.

On December 11, after the conclusion of the memorial services, Jiang's ashes were carried onto a special plane which circled and flew slowly over Beijing before arriving in Shanghai, where it was taken onboard PLA Navy frigate Yangzhou (578) at the Wusong Military Port. At 12:20, Jiang's widow Wang Yeping and other relatives, as well as Cai Qi, slowly scattered Jiang's ashes along with colourful flower petals at the mouth of the Yangtze River.[22]

Reactions

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People's Republic of China

Mainland China

Government
  • After the death of Jiang Zemin was announced, websites of various government departments used a black and white interface.[23]

Societal reaction

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    Flowers laid by mourners at Jiang Zemin's former residence in Yangzhou, Jiangsu
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    Century Avenue station of Shanghai, displaying a text that reads "most beloved comrade Jiang Zemin will live forever" on 6 December 2022.
    Siao Yong-ruei, chairman of Wuhan Taiwanese Association; Chen Chi An, chairman of Guangzhou Taiwanese Association and Wu Chia Ying, chairman of Xiamen Taiwanese Association delivered their condolences to former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin: "We are very grateful to him (Jiang Zemin) for his dedication to the development of cross-strait relations and his concern for Taiwan compatriots." Meanwhile, Li Chêng Hung, chairman of the National Federation of Taiwanese Enterprises in Mainland China said: "In memory of Mr. Jiang Zemin's achievements and contributions, Taiwanese businessmen and compatriots of our generation should work harder, seize new historical opportunities, promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, integration and development, and promote cross-strait peaceful reunification, and come to comfort Mr. Jiang Zemin".[24]

Hong Kong SAR

Government
  • Chief Executive John Lee expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. He said: "On behalf of the HKSAR, I extend my deepest condolences to Jiang's family. He broke new grounds for the country's comprehensive reform and opening up, implemented the basic policies of law-based governance of the country and upheld the principles of 'peaceful reunification of China' and 'one country, two systems', making great contributions to the realisation of the smooth return of Hong Kong and Macau". Furthermore, he acknowledged Jiang Zemin as an outstanding leader with high prestige as he was the principal founder of the Theory of Three Represents.[25]
  • President of the Legislative Council Andrew Leung also expressed deep condolences on the death of Jiang on behalf of all LegCo members. He commended Jiang as an outstanding leader who led the country to modernization, promoted economic development and raised the living standard of the people, and said that Hong Kong was always close to the heart of Jiang as he visited Hong Kong several times and reached out to various sectors of the community to understand its development and public sentiment.[25]
  • Starting from 1 December 2022, the national Chinese flag and HKSAR flag at all government buildings, the Legislative Council Complex and the Judiciary departments were flown at half mast, to commemorate former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. Furthermore, the interface of the HKSAR Government's website was turned to black and white as well.[26][27]
  • On 6 December 2022, the day of Jiang Zemin's state funeral, the HKSAR Government arranged the Hong Kong Executive Council, all bureaus and departments, and economic and trade offices abroad to observe 3 minutes of silence. All government-funded or held entertainment and celebratory events were to be postponed or cancelled.[28] Primary and secondary schools, special schools, kindergartens, international schools and private-funded institutions were advised to hoist the Chinese and Hong Kong flags at half mast and observe a 3-minute mourning at 10am, on request by the Hong Kong Education Bureau. Furthermore, the Education Bureau advised all schools to suspend celebratory events and watch the official memorial ceremony.[29] The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau of the HKSAR government broadcast the ceremony in designated locations at all 18 districts.[30]
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Mourning ceremony in Hong Kong SAR
Political
  • Chairperson of the New People's Party, Non-official Convenor of the Hong Kong Executive Council, councillor of the Hong Kong Legislative Council Regina Ip was "deeply saddened" by the death of Jiang, and expressed her "deepest condolences to his family". Ye Liushuyi mentioned that when she was the first director of the Security Bureau of the SAR Government, she was responsible for his security work in Hong Kong twice. She thought that Jiang Zemin was amiable and humorous: "He once wrote the inscription "Tomorrow will be better" and wished Hong Kong Have a bright future. He is full of confidence in "one country, two systems" and is very supportive of Hong Kong. His love for Hong Kong has always been in her heart.[31]
  • New People's Party published a Facebook post, by saying that "Jiang Zemin is the core of the third generation central leadership of the Chinese Communist Party and the great founder of the important thought of "Three Represents". In the 1980s and 1990s, he adhered to the road of reform, opening up and socialist modernization, led China to create a miracle of national power and economy, made the country and its people a prosperous and well-off society, and established an important position on the international stage. The party expresses deep condolences for Jiang Zemin's death, deeply misses Jiang Zemin's contribution to the country and Hong Kong, and hopes that the country will continue to inherit Jiang Zemin's important governance ideas in the future, and work together to promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in an all-round way."[32]
  • Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Tung Chee-hwa expressed deep condolences on the passing of Jiang Zemin. Tung Chee-hwa said that he has always firmly believed that Jiang Zemin is a great and wise politician and leader who successfully led the return of Hong Kong in 1997 and implemented the national policy of "one country, two systems, Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong". Tung Chee Hwa expressed that he would be missed.[33]
  • Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying sadly mourned Jiang Zemin on Facebook, praising that under Jiang's personal care and guidance, Hong Kong society has overcome various difficulties and obstacles and established the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as scheduled in accordance with the provisions of the "Basic Law" With the first government, the implementation of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong, a high degree of autonomy, has taken an important first step towards the great cause of peaceful reunification. He said that on 1 July 1997, Jiang Zemin solemnly announced the Chinese government's resumption of the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong at the establishment ceremony of the Special Administrative Region. To maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and to provide new and greater development space for Hong Kong society through reform and opening up and socialist modernization in the Mainland.” In 1999, he personally wrote an inscription for the Handover Monument located in Wanchai Convention and Exhibition. In the end, he hoped that Hong Kong society should continue to fully and accurately implement the "one country, two systems" principle, not forgetting to return to the original aspiration, to contribute to the complete reunification and modernization of the country, to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and to " President Jiang Zemin is Immortal".[34]
  • On 1 December 2022, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and his cabinet, former Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government Luo Huining and other heads of central government departments in Hong Kong, heads of disciplinary forces, Hong Kong Executive Council convener Regina Ip, Executive Council members Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, Joseph Yam Chi-kwong, Martin Liao, chairman of the Legislative Council Andrew Leung, Chairman of Finance Committee Chan Chun-ying and the vice-chairman of the LegCo House Committee Ma Fung-kwok express their condolences in person at the Hong Kong Liaison Office. They all wore white corsages and bowed three times in front of Jiang Zemin's posthumous photo in batches.[35]
  • On 2 December 2022, deputy director of the Basic Law Committee Maria Tam, Members of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Margaret Chan, Lam Suk-yee, Secretary of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Hong Kong representatives of the People's Congress Bernard Charnwut Chan, Raymond Tam Chi-yuen, Maggie Chan Man-ki, Cally Kwong, and representatives of all walks of life mourned Jiang Zemin at the Hong Kong Liaison Office.[36]
  • On 2 December 2022, legislative councillors observed a one-minute silence before the Legislative Council House Committee meeting.[37]
  • On 2 December 2022, several politicians in the pro-democracy camp mourned Jiang Zemin in person at the Hong Kong Liaison Office. Bruce Liu, councillor of the Provisional Legislative Council and former Hong Kong LegCo councillor, missed Jiang Zemin's enlightened and open attitude, his grand demeanor and humor. Jiang described Hong Kong as a very prosperous society under Jiang's leadership. He also promoted "one country, two systems" and successfully brought the country to the world. I believe Hong Kong people miss him very much. As for whether the ADPL has discussed coming together to mourn, Liao pointed out that this time it was spontaneous, and several people came together to express their gratitude.[38]
Societal and economical
  • Following the announcement of Jiang Zemin's death, most Hong Kong media and news agencies have changed their logo or websites to black and white, including RTHK, all free channels under TVB, ViuTV, HOY TV (Hong Kong International Finance Channel), Phoenix TV (Channel V), Star TV, Ta Kung Pao, Wen Wei Po, HK01, Now TV, and Cable TV.
  • From 1 December 2022 onwards, Hong Kong Liaison Office has set up a mourning hall to accept condolences from all walks of life in Hong Kong. Mourners were required to book an appointment in advance, strictly abide with local anti-pandemic policies (like using "LeaveHomeSafe"), hold a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test, or nucleic test and show the blue code (of the health code), and were also required to dress solemnly, not to carry handbags and other items, and wear N95 or above standard masks throughout the process. On the morning of 1 December 2022, large numbers of citizens went to mourn outside the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong. Some praised Jiang Zemin for his outstanding performance, while others cherished his personal charm. Some citizens immediately left their work after learning the news of the Liaison Office setting up a memorial service, and rushed from North Point to Sai Wan. He praised Jiang Zemin for answering reporters' questions in English: "I respect him as a grandfather." People lined up on pedestrian bridges with "Eternal Dear Comrade Jiang Zemin" printed on them or holding Jiang Zemin's photo in mourning. On 2 December 2022, a large number of citizens continued to go to the Hong Kong Liaison Office to pay their respects. Some citizens expressed regret over Jiang Zemin's death, thinking that "he was a relatively great leader." River water does not violate well water", referring to his contribution to the return of Hong Kong during his tenure.[39][40]
  • On 2 December 2022, representatives from the business sector mourned Jiang Zemin at the Liaison Office, those included Sun Hung Kai Properties chairman Raymond Kwok, executive director Adam Kwok Kai-fai and Kwok Kai-wang.
  • For the convenience of citizens who were unable to go to the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government to express their condolences, some netizens specially created a website to express their condolences to Comrade Jiang Zemin. As of 17:00 on 2 December, nearly 70,000 citizens have presented flowers online. Many citizens left messages on the website, "Chairman Jiang, we will always miss you!" and "Thank you for your outstanding contribution to the return of the motherland and Hong Kong", expressing their deep memory of Comrade Jiang Zemin.[41]
  • On 2 December 2022, before the graduation parade ceremony for the Immigration Department students, the audience stood in silence for a minute in memory of Jiang Zemin.[42]
  • From 2 to 5 December 2022, in respect for Jiang Zemin, a firework show at the Hong Kong Disneyland was cancelled, while its internet interface turned to black and white. Hong Kong Ocean Park also changed its webpage interface in memory of the former Chinese leader.[43]
  • On 2 December 2022, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the Wan Chai waterfront was cancelled, while song and dance performances originally scheduled to be held on 3 December were also suspended to three consecutive Saturdays and Christmas Day starting from the 10th of December.[44]

Macau SAR

Government
  • Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng expressed, on behalf of the Macau SAR and on his own behalf, his deepest regret at the passing of former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. He highlighted that Jiang Zemin paid great attention to the development and life of his compatriots in Macau, noting that Jiang visited Macau twice, where his absence will be felt deeply, and all of his contributions to the country and the people will live on in memory. Moreover, Ho's statement also recalls Jiang Zemin as an outstanding leader, a great Marxist, a great proletarian revolutionary, statesman, military strategist and diplomat, a long-tested communist fighter, and an outstanding leader of the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. He was the core of the CCP's third generation of central collective leadership and the principal founder of the Theory of Three Represents."[45]
  • Macau Liaison Office announced that The Liaison Office has set up a mourning hall on the second floor of the office building to receive condolences from all walks of life in Macao.[46]
  • Starting from 1 December 2022, the national flags of the Macao Special Administrative Region and overseas institutions and the flags of the region would fly at half-staff.[47]
Political
  • Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Edmund Ho, Director of the Macau Liaison Office Zheng Xincong, former Chief Executive Fernando Chui bowed their condolences one by one, and all the major government officials also bowed their condolences at the scene.[48]
Societal and economical
  • Macau Daily, Exmoo, TDM and many other Macauese media and TV stations in Macau have changed their website pictures and logos to black and white.

Republic of China (Taiwan)

Government

International organizations

  • Шаблон:Flag: European Council President Charles Michel expressed deep condolences on the death of Jiang Zemin on behalf of EU during his visit to China and meeting with Xi Jinping.[50]
  • Шаблон:Flag: United Nations Secretary General António Guterres issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the passing of Jiang Zemin. He praised Jiang Zemin's unswerving advocacy of international participation. He believed that China's great economic progress and successful accession to the World Trade Organization were the hallmark achievements of Jiang Zemin's tenure. The excellent cooperation with Jiang Zemin during his tenure as Portuguese Prime Minister ensured the smooth handover of Macau's sovereignty to China. Finally, on behalf of the United Nations, he extended sincere condolences to Jiang Zemin's family, the Chinese government and people.[51]
  • Шаблон:Flagicon UN Security Council: Before the meeting on nuclear non-proliferation, all the delegates stood up and observed a minute's silence for the deceased former paramount leader of China, Jiang Zemin.[52]

International

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