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University language classes focus on the Chinese president’s experience and ideas to ensure a ‘correct worldview’
Beijing turns to past playbook of redeveloping poorer areas in hopes of revitalising troubled sector
A sympathetic westerner who became a participant-observer as the country transformed
A passion for viniculture — and lots of money — is needed in a challenging climate and difficult market
Like Japan and South Korea, China has a shrinking population but it has fewer ways to manage the change
Authorities cancel upcoming event citing breach of restrictions on foreign NGO activities
Cinemas increase showings of Greta Gerwig blockbuster in market dominated by action films and patriotic tales
Crackdown on tech and slow post-Covid growth have left a generation of graduates with fewer options
Fears for children’s progress mean classes thrive despite threat of fines
The notoriously challenging ‘gaokao’ is testing students on the president’s nationalist credo
Primary schools become old people’s homes and factories struggle to find staff as population ages
Punchline referring to military slogan sparks uproar and gloom over free expression in China
Beijing leadership faces tough challenges to satisfy the ambitions of its youth
Cash-strapped authorities struggle to reduce headcount and meet Beijing’s demands for greater security
New Delhi and Beijing give little weight to long-projected population crossover
State media says university-leavers should put their professional ambitions on hold and consider lower-skilled roles
Regulator delays authorisation of America-related titles and instead promotes critical volumes
UN data marks a historic shift for the two Asian rivals
Xinjiang police try to manipulate Turkic Muslims abroad through offers of contact with family or threats to loved ones
Beijing faces calls to ease access to egg freezing and IVF amid demographic crisis
Post-Covid rebound fails to reach ageing migrant workers as trade slumps and limited roles go to younger generation
The celebrated Chinese doctor suffered multiple political detentions
Total wealth of country’s richest falls 15% as lockdowns and property woes take toll
Bank executives highlight concerns about business fallout from country’s tough line on Russia since Ukraine invasion
Career or family? The dilemma is especially acute in the world’s second-biggest economy
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