Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who drove economic reforms and led China into the WTO, dies at 97

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 98, according to reports from state media. Zhu, who served as a key figure in China's government, is recognized for his role in overseeing the country's rapid economic expansion during the 1990s.

Known for his sharp-tongued and impatient leadership style, Zhu implemented significant reforms within China’s state-owned industrial sector. His tenure was marked by his efforts to modernize the economy, most notably leading China's entry into the World Trade Organization.