Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.

Zhu Rongji went down in history as a leader who cajoled China's economy into the modern era. He made significant contributions to the country's economic reforms and strengthening its role on the international stage.

His death is seen as the passing of a figure who had a profound impact on China's politics and economy.