WorldJiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji: The leaders who transformed China

Name: Jiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji: The leaders who transformed China
Uploaded: 2026-08-18T03:18:41.000Z
Description: Top Chinese officials gathered on Monday to mark the 100th anniversary of late leader Jiang Zemin’s birth. Jiang led China during a pivotal period in its transformation from a marginal economy into a global growth engine and died in 2022 aged 96. His governing partner, former premier Zhu Rongji, died last week, with his funeral scheduled for Tuesday.

Top Chinese officials gathered on Monday to mark the 100th anniversary of late leader Jiang Zemin’s birth. Jiang led China during a pivotal period in its transformation from a marginal economy into a global growth engine and died in 2022 aged 96. His governing partner, former premier Zhu Rongji, died last week, with his funeral scheduled for Tuesday.

CNA 2026-08-18 03:18