How China Remembers Zhu Rongji, the Premier Who Spoke His Mind

Zhu Rongji, who served as premier from 1998 to 2003, died in 2024 at age 97. During his tenure, he implemented economic reforms and expanded China's participation in international trade, including support for China's entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001. State media and officials have issued statements acknowledging his role in economic modernization during that period.

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