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Zhu Rongji, Former Premier Who Pushed China to a Market Economy, Dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, Former Premier Who Pushed China to a Market Economy, Dies at 97
New York Times Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10:31 UTC By Keith Bradsher 1 min read
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His economic initiatives propelled rapid growth in China but also set the stage for trade wars with President Trump and China’s acute problems with excessive debt.

Zhu Rongji in 1998. His economic initiatives propelled rapid growth in China but also set the stage for trade wars with President Trump and China’s acute problems with excessive debt.
Zhu Rongji (PERSON) China (LOCATION) Trump (PERSON)
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