
Zhu Rongji: Architect of China's Economic Transformation
Zhu Rongji, China's former premier, transformed the country from a planned to a market-driven economy, achieving a 'soft landing' during the Asian Financial Crisis and securing WTO entry.

Zhu Rongji, China's former premier, transformed the country from a planned to a market-driven economy, achieving a 'soft landing' during the Asian Financial Crisis and securing WTO entry.

Zhu Senlin, a key figure in Guangdong's economic transformation during China's 1990s opening-up, died at 95. He served as Guangdong governor from 1991 to 1996, guiding the province through critical reform years.

Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project, designed for growth and integration, risks compromising its vision by pressuring remaining farmland. This land is vital for food security, biodiversity, climate buffering, and cultural heritage, not just food production.

As Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to Chinese rule, the city's economic transformation efforts, including the Northern Metropolis bet, face significant challenges. Restaurant worker Molly Lam and pastry restaurant co-founder Celeste Yeung highlight the struggles of the working class and the food/retail sectors amid a downturn.

President Lee Jae-myung highlighted the critical role of 'money moves' in navigating economic transformation and overcoming crises. He stressed fostering capital markets for innovation and fair competition to drive national growth.
India's economic transformation since 2014 is the cornerstone of its growing strategic partnership with the US, stated Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra. Bilateral trade is targeted at $500 billion by 2030, with defense collaboration rapidly expanding.
PM Modi warned global crises could reverse development and increase poverty. He highlighted India-Netherlands cooperation on supply chains and praised the Indian diaspora in The Hague for preserving culture while contributing to Dutch society.

Poland's participation in the G20 has become one of the key themes of the 18th European Economic Congress in Katowice. The government emphasised the success of the country's economic transformation and the growing importance of Poland on the international stage.