Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sends condolences to China following the death of former premier Zhu Rongji. Zhu, who served as China’s premier from 1998 to 2003, dies from an illness on Wednesday, aged 97.
The Straits Times reports that Wong pays tribute to Zhu, describing him as “an old friend of Singapore.” Channel NewsAsia similarly notes Wong’s message of condolences, focusing on Zhu’s role in Chinese politics and the fact of his passing. Across both outlets, the emphasis is on Wong’s response and Zhu’s senior leadership tenure rather than additional details about the illness or any planned official observances.
