Zhu Rongji, China's 'Iron Premier', Dies at the Age of 97
# Zhu Rongji# Chinese economy# Premier
Key Points
- Zhu Rongji served as China's premier during the economic reforms of the 1990s
- Xinhua announced his death on December 12th
Analysis
Zhu Rongji's death marks the end of an era and highlights a shift in China's leadership approach to economic policy.