The Unyielding Zhu Rongji: A Reformist's Legacy Zhu Rongji, a stalwart champion of economic reform in China, has died at 97.
His passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from around the world, but beneath the praise lies a complex legacy that defies easy categorization.
As premier from 1998 to 2003, Zhu clashed repeatedly with conservatives and state industry bosses, forcing them to adapt to market driven competition.