Why Zhu Rongji Still Matters to Xi Jinping

The death of former Premier Zhu Rongji occurs at a critical political juncture for Xi Jinping, coinciding with the Beidaihe meetings and Jiang Zemin's centennial. While Xi seeks to rebuild alliances with the conservative Jiang faction to stabilize his power, Zhu's passing triggers public nostalgia for the reform era, highlighting the contrast between past economic confidence and current stagnation.