China's Zhu Rongji, economic reformer who helped lead country into WTO, dead at 97

Zhu Rongji played a crucial role in transforming China's economy during the 1990s, pushing for reforms that led to a boom and the country's entry into the World Trade Organization. His aggressive approach to state industry modernization helped propel China onto the global economic stage. At 97, his death marks the end of an era for China's economic reforms, underscoring his significant legacy in shaping modern China's economic landscape. His influence continues to resonate as China remains a dominant global economic power.