China to cremate former premier Zhu Rongji in Beijing Tuesday
BEIJING, Aug 16 — The remains of late Chinese leader Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday, reported X...
Beijing will witness the cremation of former premier Zhu Rongji on Tuesday, according to Xinhua news agency. Zhu, who died on August 12 at the age of 97, held high-ranking positions within the Communist Party of China (CPC) and as premier of the State Council. As an expression of mourning, national flags will be flown at half-mast on Tuesday at various significant locations across China, including Tian'anmen Square, the Great Hall of the People, and the offices of various provincial-level CPC and government committees.
Zhu's legacy has been celebrated in an obituary issued jointly by several key Chinese authorities, recognizing him as a devoted party member, loyal communist, and a prominent statesman who played a crucial role in China's revolutionary history.
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