Jiang Zemin
Coverage of Jiang Zemin in the Nexus archive.
- China's Xi Touts Military, Economic Agenda at Key Event
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at an event marking the centenary of Jiang Zemin’s birth. The title indicates that his remarks focused on China's military and economic agenda.
- Xi Touts Party-Led Growth at Predecessor’s Birth Centenary
Chinese President Xi Jinping upheld Jiang Zemin’s legacy of combining economic development with firm Communist Party rule. He utilized the centenary observance of his predecessor's birth to reinforce the political foundations supporting his own agenda.
- Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, architect of growth, dies of illness at 98
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died of illness in Beijing, having been 97 years old. He was recognized for igniting China’s economic boom by forcing reforms on state industry and leading the country to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). His efforts propelled China to become a major exporter and helped keep its growth high between 2000-2010.
- Zhu Rongji, reforming Chinese premier, 1928-2026
The article highlights Zhu Rongji's involvement in reforming the role of a Chinese premier between 1928 and 2026. Additionally, it credits Jiang Zemin’s right-hand man with laying the foundation for the country to become an economic superpower.