Zhu Rongji's death prompts state mourning and nostalgia for past political eras, with party leadership gathering in Beijing.
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Updated Aug 18
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Zhu Rongji's death prompts state mourning and nostalgia for past political eras, with party leadership gathering in Beijing.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Xi Jinping paid final respects to the deceased premier Zhu Rongji.Sub-event
State media calls Zhu Rongji a loyal member as party leadership gathers in Beijing for his cremation.1 source
Li Peng represented the hardline faction against moderates in CCP leadership discussions influenced by Hu Yaobang.1 source
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Chinese Communist Party
founding and ruling party of the People's Republic of China
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Beijing
capital city of China
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Hu Yaobang
Chinese politician (1915-1989), former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party
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