{
  "id": 747871,
  "title": "Tributes continue for late former premier Zhu Rongji",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/tributes-continue-for-late-former-premier-zhu-rongji",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T08:32:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1866046-20260813.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tributes continued for former premier Zhu Rongji as Financial Secretary Paul Chan praised his immense contributions to the nation's development. Chan highlighted Zhu's significant reforms in fiscal, tax, financial and state-owned enterprise sectors, as well as his pivotal role in China's entry into the World Trade Organization. Chan also emphasized Zhu's deep concern for Hong Kong, backing the city's efforts during the Asian financial crisis and defending its status as an international financial hub. Chen recalled Zhu's four visits to Hong Kong, noting his down-to-earth demeanor and sense of humor left a lasting impression on the local populace.\n\nLaura Cha, former chairwoman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, described Zhu as a dedicated reformer who fully committed to the nation's economic growth. Cha expressed particular appreciation for Zhu's mentorship, which enabled her to serve as vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission and contribute to the development of the country's financial markets. She called the experience profoundly meaningful and vowed to always remember Zhu's guidance and inspiration.",
  "summary": "Financial Secretary Paul Chan hailed the late premier Zhu Rongji's immense contributions to the country's development and the well‑being of its people, pushing forward a series of reforms in fiscal, tax, financial and state‑owned enterprise sectors, and leading China's accession to the World Trade Organization — laying a crucial foundation for the country's subsequent economic leap. Chan also…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}