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This article looks back at the key achievements of Zhu Rongji, China's former premier, who is credited with transforming the country's economy. During his term from 1998 to 2003, Zhu engineered an economic "soft landing," navigated the Asian Financial Crisis, and secured China's entry into the WTO. His contributions also include spearheading Shanghai's revival by restructuring its industrial base and initiating the Pudong New Area development, as well as addressing the "triangular debt" crisis within the financial system. AI

RANK_REASON Article is a retrospective analysis of a past political figure's economic achievements, not a current event.

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    The 11 key achievements of China’s ‘iron premier’ Zhu Rongji – in his own words

    Known for his sharp intellect, no-nonsense demeanour and relentless drive for reform, China’s former premier Zhu Rongji was the primary architect of the country’s transition from an isolated, rigidly planned economy to a market-driven titan connected to the rest of the world. Dur…

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