China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral

The late statesman, known for his pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market economy, will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday Hong Kong will fly the national and regional flags at half-staff at various government sites. The government said on Sunday it would lower the flags at government headquarters in Admiralty, Government House, all control points and checkpoints at border crossings and Hong Kong International Airport. The mourning protocols for Zhu align with those of former premiers Li Keqiang, who died in 2023 at the age of 68, and Li Peng, who died in 2019 at the age of 90.

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