Zhu Rongji, who drove China’s 1990s economic reforms, has died at 97

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Published on August 12, 2026 • Originally reported by Emily Feng. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Then-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji arrives at Hong Kong

Zhu was renowned for reforms that sought to transition China from the post-Maoist years to a more global market-oriented financial system, without ceding party control over the economy.

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