Zhu Rongji, a pivotal figure in China's economic reforms and WTO accession, has passed away at the age of 97. Known as China's "economic tsar," he was instrumental in overhauling state-owned enterprises, combating corruption, and modernizing the nation's economy during his tenure from 1991 to 2003. Zhu's determined leadership navigated China through challenges like the 1997 Asian financial crisis and significant internal reforms, earning him nicknames such as "iron-face Zhu" and "crisis manager." AI
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