China mourns former premier Zhu Rongji with flags lowered, funeral

China mourns Zhu Rongji, the reformer who shook up its economy.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 18, 2026

At ex-premier’s funeral, China’s past shadows its present

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BBC NewsCenter· Aug 18, 2026

China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral

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China mourns former premier Zhu Rongji with flags lowered, funeral

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