HomeNewsWorld NewsChinaFormer Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97 Published 08/12/2026 19:52 Updated 08/12/2026 21:01 By TaiwanPlus Open in App Zhu Rongji, a key architect of China’s shift to a socialist market economy, has died at 97. Known for his blunt style, he led major economic reforms as vice premier and premier.PremierPeople's Republic of China (PRC)ChineseChina