China's former premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing
News agency-feeds China's former premier Zhu Rongji cremated in Beijing Last Updated: August 18, 2026, 14:00 IST Representational image (Image: News18) Beijing, Aug 18 (PTI) China’s former premier. . .
Newsagency-feedsChina's former premier Zhu Rongji cremated in BeijingLast Updated:August 18, 2026, 14:00 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Beijing, Aug 18 (PTI) China’s former premier Zhu Rongji, who passed away at the age of 98 last week, was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday. President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) attended the funeral held at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery. The leaders walked slowly toward Zhu’s body amid solemn music and stood in silent tribute. Former president Hu Jintao sent a wreath to express his condolences over Zhu’s passing. Zhu died on August 12. He had served as premier from 1998 to 2003 and is remembered for his tough campaign against corruption, efforts to shake up the centrally planned economy and sweeping reforms of the state-owned enterprise (SOE) sector. He had served as a member of the CPC’s Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and premier of the State Council. Zhu also played a key role in securing China’s entry into the World Trade Organisation (WTO), a landmark step that accelerated the country’s integration into the global economy. The CPC in its official obituary extolled Zhu as an excellent party member, a time-tested and loyal communist fighter, and an outstanding proletarian revolutionist and statesman. PTI KJV SCY SCY(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed -PTI)News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismKey Questions AnsweredPowered byAsk News18Zhu Rongji, as premier from 1998 to 2003, was a key figure in China's economic transformation, driving market reforms, shaking up the centrally planned economy, and reforming the state-owned enterprise sector. He also played a crucial role in securing China's entry into the World Trade Organisation, which accelerated the country's integration into the global economy. Powered byAsk News18First Published:August 18, 2026, 14:00 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More