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Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97

Zhu brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.

BBC WorldAugust 12, 20261 min read
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Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Zhu brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.

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