# Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 98

https://mins.news/en/item/20042

- China News Service, 2026-08-12 10:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-08-12/detail-ihfifqmx7360585.shtml

> Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died in Beijing at the age of 98. His death was attributed to illness. He passed away at 11:06 a.m. on Wednesday.

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