China lowers flags, tightens security for former premier Zhu Rongji's funeral

🇨🇳 The Straits Times (CN) —
China lowers flags, tightens security for former premier Zhu Rongji's funeral

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China commemorated former Premier Zhu Rongji by lowering national flags and enhancing security measures during his funeral. His death has prompted reflections on his reformist legacy and influence on China's recent history.

BEIJING, Aug 18 - China on Tuesday lowered national flags at government headquarters to mourn former Premier Zhu Rongji, the no-nonsense reformer who died last week at the age of 97, as the public reminisced about a bygone era while reflecting on his complicated legacy.

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