China lowers flag, tightens security for funeral of economic reformer Zhu Rongji

China cremated former Premier Zhu Rongji, a key economic reformer. President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the ceremony in Beijing. Zhu's reforms helped China join the World Trade Organization and integrate globally. His legacy evokes nostalgia and criticism among citizens remembering his tenure. Authorities managed public mourning under heightened security and censorship.