Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier, died on August 12, 2026, at the age of 97. He was a key architect of China's economic transformation, overseeing its entry into the World Trade Organization and modernizing the economy. His tenure was marked by bold reforms that helped integrate China into the global market. The news of his death was widely reported across international media.