Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97 in Beijing
Zhu served as premier from 1998 to 2003 and earned a reputation for transforming China into a global economic powerhouse. He is widely credited with overhauling the nation's economy through aggressive market liberalization. During his tenure, Zhu negotiated China's entry into the World Trade Organization and streamlined the bloated state sector. Reports from Beijing confirmed the death of the former leader on Wednesday.
Zhu Rongji, Chinese Premier Who Overhauled Economy, Dies at 98Zhu Rongji, the 'economic czar' who helped turn China into a powerhouse, dies at 97Zhu Rongji, China premier crucial to economic transformation, dies at 97
News
Zhu Rongji, Chinese Premier Who Overhauled Economy, Dies
Bloomberg BusinessCenter Left
Zhu Rongji, the 'economic czar' who helped turn China into a powerhouse, dies at 97
CNN InternationalCenter Left
Zhu Rongji, China premier crucial to economic transformation, dies at 97
Washington PostCenter Left
Zhu Rongji, Chinese Premier Who Overhauled Economy, Dies at 98
Bloomberg BusinessCenter Left
Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.