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Former Premier Zhu Rongji's body to be cremated Aug 18, flags at half-mast
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The body of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on August 18, Xinhua News Agency reported. Zhu, who served as a member of the Politburo Standing Committee for two terms, died at age 97. The report describes him as an outstanding Communist Party member and a tested loyal communist fighter.
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The official announcement frames Zhu Rongji's death through the standardized, honorific language reserved for the most senior retired leaders.
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