Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97 or 98
Zhu Rongji, former Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, who led China's integration into global trade and laid the foundation for the country's rapid economic growth, passed away at the age of 97.
Consensus
- Zhu Rongji was a former Premier of the State Council of China.
- Zhu Rongji served as Premier from 1998 to 2003.
- Zhu Rongji played a key role in China's economic reforms.
- Zhu Rongji was involved in China's accession to the World Trade Organization.
- Zhu Rongji died in Beijing.
- Zhu Rongji had held other high-ranking positions, including Vice-Premier, Mayor of Shanghai, and head of the People's Bank of China.
Points of divergence
- Zhu Rongji died at the age of 97. — tg_bbcrussian
- Zhu Rongji died at the age of98. — kommersant
- Zhu Rongji had been ill for a long time. — kommersant
- Zhu Rongji transferred tax powers from local to central government, liquidated or privatized unprofitable state enterprises, and promoted the private housing market. — tg_bbcrussian
Coverage (2 sources)
- Former Premier of the State Council of China Zhu Rongji, who led China's integration into world trade and laid the foundation for the country's rapid economic growth — BBC News Русская служба
- Former Premier of China's State Council Zhu Rongji has died — Коммерсантъ