# Zhu Rongji’s death draws sharply different reactions in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau

https://mins.news/en/item/21096

- BBC Chinese, 2026-08-13 09:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cm2gpjxyxzgo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> After former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji’s death, Taiwanese discussion has focused on his warning before the 2000 presidential election that those pursuing Taiwan independence would meet a bad end; commentators say it ultimately helped Chen Shui-bian win. Hong Kong and Macau voices instead highlight Zhu’s support during the Asian financial crisis, market opening and regional development. His state-sector reforms are also criticized for causing mass layoffs and heavy social costs.

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