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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, architect of growth, dies of illness at 98

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Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier who drove market reforms, dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, the former Chinese premier who championed China's entry into the WTO and steered major economic reforms in the 1990s, has died at age 97 after an illness.

Aug 12, 2026·8 sourcesChina's domestic politicsChina’s economic policyChinese Communist Party
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier who drove market reforms, dies at 97
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