On the afternoon of August 30, 2023, Li Keqiang, who had been retired for half a year, made a public appearance at the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu. This was his first public appearance after a long period of no public activities, and also his last public footage. The highest-ranking official accompanying him was identified as the Party Secretary of the Dunhuang Academy. Citizens at the scene spontaneously gathered around and shouted "Hello, Premier" to Li Keqiang.