NYT
At Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Present
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Zhu Rongji, who served as Premier of China from 1998 to 2003, died on January 18, 2026, at age 97. His funeral was held in Beijing. Zhu oversaw economic reforms and structural changes during his tenure as Premier.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/world/asia/zhu-rongji-funeral-china.html