China’s economic titan Zhu Rongji, who steered the nation into the WTO and reshaped its markets with ruthless reforms, has died at 97. Known as “Madman Zhu” for his blunt honesty and willingness to dismantle state monopolies—even admitting he had a coffin ready for corrupt officials—he transformed China’s economy through painful but pivotal changes like privatizing housing and centralizing taxes. His legacy? A powerhouse China built on efficiency, even if it meant layoffs and political battles.
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