Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died, according to state media. Zhu was 98 when he died of illness in Beijing.
Reformer and Architect of Growth
Zhu was a key figure in China’s economic boom, helping to ignite the country’s explosive growth by forcing state industry to become efficient and profitable. He served as premier from 1998 to 2003 and is credited with supplying the resourcefulness and tenacity to push through history-making changes, including China’s membership in the World Trade Organization.
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