Zhu Rongji, China's Economic Reformer, Dies
Zhu Rongji, the former Chinese premier known for his significant economic reforms, has died. He was widely regarded as a key figure in modernizing China's economy.
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The death of Zhu Rongji, China’s economic reformer
Credited as a co-engineer of one of the greatest economic reforms in human history, former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on August 12, 2026, at the age of 97. We have put together seven stories from the South China Morning Post’s coverage of Zhu’s death. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Zhu Rongji, China’s chief engineer of economic reform, dies aged 97 2. Zhu Rongji: leading China’s transformation through ‘minefield or abyss’ “Regardless of w...
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Zhu will be remembered as the man who masterminded China's entry into the World Trade Organization.
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