Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97

Exam-focused facts from the 14 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 97 in Beijing on August 12, 2026.
He served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003.
He is credited with leading China into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001.
He implemented economic reforms that helped China become the world's second-largest economy.
He was known for his demanding style and nicknames "Boss" and "Madman Zhu".