Flags Lowered Nationwide for Former Premier Zhu Rongji's Funeral
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji was mourned on Tuesday with lowered flags at government buildings across Beijing, Tiananmen Square, and other locations. Flags were also lowered in Hong Kong and Macau. Zhu passed away last week at the age of 97 and was known for his economic reforms during his premiership from 1998 to 2003. His body was cremated today.5 sourcesSee all sources