Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97

Zhu Rongji spoke in Beijing in 2000.

In short:

Zhu Rongji, who helped China's economy grow, has died at 97.

China's government said he lived a great life.

He made many changes to help China's economy.

Zhu Rongji died at 97, says Chinese media.

He helped China's economy grow very fast.

Zhu died in Beijing on Wednesday.

Zhu made big changes to China's economy from 1998 to 2003.

He had disagreements with other leaders.

His changes helped China's economy grow.

Zhu helped China become a big exporter.

China's economy grew over 8% each year from 2000 to 2010.

Zhu started a plan to sell homes to people in 1998.

In 1992, Zhu talked about China and Australia working together.

China's government said Zhu lived a great life.

Zhu dedicated his life to China's people.

AP/AFP

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