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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji passes away at 97
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Zhu Rongji
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August 2026
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Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier known for economic reforms and WTO entry, has died at 97.
He served as vice-premier and premier from 1991 to 2003, leading significant state-owned enterprise reforms and financial system overhauls.
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