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Born on October 1, 1928 in Changsha, Hunan, Zhu Rongji mayor and party chief in Shanghai between 1987 and 1991, before becoming vice premier and then the fifth premier of the People's Republic of China. He held that position between March 1998 and March 2003. He is known for taking a tough stance against corruption in the government and pushing difficult reforms of the state sector.
- For President Xi Jinping, a widening urban-rural divide is not helping the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation
- With Beijing having declared victory in its battle of ending extreme poverty, Xi is now replacing it with a grander project of “comprehensive rural revitalisation”
Economists and global affairs experts find no way forward as 50 years of friendship continues to sour on many fronts.
Economists and global affairs experts find no way forward as 50 years of friendship continues to sour on many fronts.
European chamber’s annual survey finds companies grappling with a more politicised, state-dominated environment.
European chamber’s annual survey finds companies grappling with a more politicised, state-dominated environment.
Zhu Yunlai, the former president of China’s first investment bank, says it is ‘impossible’ to rescue any economy by continuously printing money.
Zhu Yunlai, the former president of China’s first investment bank, says it is ‘impossible’ to rescue any economy by continuously printing money.
Li Jiange, who was secretary to former Premier Zhu Rongji, questioned Beijing’s approach to dealing with the trade war with the United States.
Li Jiange, who was secretary to former Premier Zhu Rongji, questioned Beijing’s approach to dealing with the trade war with the United States.
The private sector has been sidelined despite Beijing’s 2013 decision to allow market forces to play a decisive role in the economy, US economist Nicholas Lardy says.
The private sector has been sidelined despite Beijing’s 2013 decision to allow market forces to play a decisive role in the economy, US economist Nicholas Lardy says.
China’s vice-president made it a point in his Davos speech to stress Beijing’s commitment to taking a pragmatic approach in problem-solving – welcome words that should help ease tense US-China relations.
China’s vice-president made it a point in his Davos speech to stress Beijing’s commitment to taking a pragmatic approach in problem-solving – welcome words that should help ease tense US-China relations.
Levin Zhu, the son of former Premier Zhu Rongji, has resigned as chief executive of the first Sino-foreign joint venture investment bank in a surprise move likely to slow down the company's IPO process.
Levin Zhu, the son of former Premier Zhu Rongji, has resigned as chief executive of the first Sino-foreign joint venture investment bank in a surprise move likely to slow down the company's IPO process.
Former premier Zhu Rongji has made a rare public gesture, writing a letter for the 30th anniversary of his alma mater, becoming the latest ex-party leader to step briefly out of low-key retirement.
Former premier Zhu Rongji has made a rare public gesture, writing a letter for the 30th anniversary of his alma mater, becoming the latest ex-party leader to step briefly out of low-key retirement.