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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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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97. He was known for his market reforms and for leading China's entry into the WTO in 2002.