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Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, known for his bluntness, has died at age ninety-seven. His speeches revealed deep anxieties within China as it approached a leadership transition. Many problems Zhu addressed, like debt and corruption, still plague the Chinese economy today. He pushed significant reforms, transforming China into an emerging economic superpower.

12 Aug 2026 3:55 pm