Chinese statesman and reform architect
On June 4, 2026, authorities mark the anniversary with tightened security. Relatives of victims are barred from graves in Beijing; vigils in Hong Kong remain restricted. International voices insist on memory and accountability while protests occur abroad and in other cities.
China has expelled Ma Xingrui from the Politburo amid Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign. Multiple sources describe a purge targeting a civilian Politburo member, with allegations of corruption, power-for-seats, and abuse of power. The move signals a widening crackdown at the highest political levels.
Zhu Rongji has died in Beijing at 98. Xinhua confirms his death after medical treatment failed. He chaired China’s economy as premier from 1998 to 2003, steering reforms that liberalized markets, pushed state firms toward efficiency, and helped secure WTO membership. His tenure coincided with rapid growth and rising inequality, and his legacy is seen differently inside and outside China.