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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji has died at 97, state media Xinhua reports; he was once sent to do manual labor earlier in his life.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 7:52 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji is dead at the age of 97 after an illness, official Xinhua news agency reports.