Former President Jiang Zemin, who guided China’s rise, dies

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Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who led his country out of isolation after the crushing of pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth, has died, state TV said. He was 96.

Published 2 months ago · Beijing, China

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Times of India

Former President Jiang Zemin, who guided China’s rise, dies

China News: A surprise choice to lead a divided Communist Party after the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, Jiang saw China through history-making changes including a rev

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin dies aged 96

Jiang came to power after the Tiananmen Square protests and presided over high-speed growth.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, Who Led Communist Party After 1989 Crackdown, Dies at 96

China's former leader Jiang Zemin died Wednesday at the age of 96. Jiang took power in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square crackdown and led the world's most populous nation towards its emergence as a powerhouse on the global stage.

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at 96, prompting wave of nostalgia

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who led the country for a decade of rapid economic growth after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, died on Wednesday at the age of 96, prompting a wave of nostalgia for the more liberal times he oversaw.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin dies at 96

State media say Jiang died from leukaemia and multiple organ failure in Shanghai

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Former President Jiang Zemin, who guided China's rise, dies

Former President Jiang Zemin, who led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth, died Wednesday. He was 96.

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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