Zhu Rongji dies at 97
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97, according to BBC News.
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97, BBC News reported.
Zhu brought China into the World Trade Organization and championed reforms that fueled growth, according to the report.
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