Archive · 16 Aug 2026
Funeral of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji set for August 18
A very important leader from China passed away.
His name was Zhu Rongji, and he was 98 years old.
He was the Premier of China, which is a very big job, from 1998 to 2003.
Zhu worked hard to stop corruption and to change how China's economy worked.
He also helped China join a big world trade group called the World Trade Organisation.
China will hold a special ceremony to say goodbye to him on August 18 in Beijing.
His body will be cremated in Beijing.
Many flags will be lowered to half-mast on Tuesday to show sadness.
People in China remember him as a great leader who helped make China stronger.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji passed away on August 12 at the age of 98.
His funeral will be held in Beijing on August 18, where his remains will be cremated.
Zhu served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003.
He is remembered for his anti-corruption campaign, economic reforms, and securing China's entry into the World Trade Organisation.
National flags will fly at half-mast on Tuesday at Tian'anmen Square, government buildings, and in Hong Kong and Macao.
- Who
- Zhu Rongji, former Premier of China from 1998 to 2003.
- What
- Zhu Rongji passed away, and his state funeral has been announced.
- When
- He died on August 12; his funeral will be held on August 18.
- Where
- Beijing, with the funeral and cremation taking place there and flags lowered at Tian'anmen Square, Xinhuamen, the Great Hall of the People, and in Hong Kong and Macao.
- Why
- To mourn the death of the former premier, who was praised as an excellent party member and loyal communist fighter.
- Deceased
- Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier
- Date of death
- August 12, at age 98
- Premier tenure
- 1998–2003
- Funeral date
- August 18
- Funeral location
- Beijing; remains to be cremated
- Flags at half-mast
- Tuesday at Tian'anmen Square, Xinhuamen, Great Hall of the People, ministries, Hong Kong and Macao SAR
- Key legacy
- Anti-corruption campaign, economic reforms, and securing China's WTO entry