China's Challenges
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Explained: Why Covid-19 is surging in China and its possible global economic impact
The Covid-19 surge is expected to throw China into another crisis, further constrain global supply chains and delay economic recovery and across the world.
Nachiket Deuskar
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China’s economy may never recover from the damage caused by Covid-19
With the slowing of China’s gross domestic product growth, rising graduate unemployment and increasing economic hardship, China is in deep trouble.
Kent Matthews, The Conversation
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30 years after Tiananmen Square, China is still fighting for equality and justice
In 2018, the country saw over 1,700 strikes by students and workers. Despite risks of being fired, arrested, imprisoned or disappeared, the struggle continues.
Leïla Choukroune, The Conversation
Trending
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Armed gangs and a partisan state: How Manipur slipped into civil war
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Has Modi’s Vande Bharat push come at the cost of train safety?
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Why froth is essential for the perfect beer-drinking experience
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‘A boon’, ‘hope he stays’: After horrific accident, BJP, supporters rally to railway minister’s side
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Dalit man’s finger chopped off in Gujarat after his nephew touches cricket ball
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China: Number of babies born in 2018 was least since 1961 despite two-child policy
Beijing should not only relax its family planning policy but also introduce policies to encourage births, said a demographer.
Scroll Staff
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The fear that’s making Chinese women reluctant to have more children
There is a distrust in businesses and manufacturers after a string of scandals related to children’s welfare.
Ye Liu, The Conversation
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Why China may have to rethink its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative
Criticism of the programme by its targeted beneficiaries has surfaced earlier than expected as the shadow of debt begins to loom.
Philip Bowring
Video
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Watch: Hydroelectric dam damaged during war in Ukraine, floods hit nearby towns
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Watch: Beyoncé was joined by her daughter Blue Ivy on stage for a dance routine during UK concert
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Watch: Dalit groom rides horse on wedding day under police protection in Madhya Pradesh
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Caught on camera: Roadside vendor in Noida uses water from drain to clean fruits
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Watch: BJP spokesperson says ‘Down with Nathuram Godse’ on air under pressure from Congress leader
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China is dragging international airlines into its bitter dispute over Taiwan’s sovereignty
Beijing is using new ways to undermine the island region’s territorial status.
Ed Bryan, The Conversation
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China’s dystopian social credit system is a harbinger of the global age of the algorithm
Plans for China to rate its citizens for their trustworthiness have been depicted as uniquely Chinese. Don't be so sure.
Stefan Brehm, The Conversation & Nicholas Loubere, The Conversation
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Chinese economic growth set to accelerate for the first time in seven years
Central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan, however, called for caution as economists fear growth may be fuelled by debt.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: Trailer of ‘The Night Manager’ part two is out
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‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ trailer: Romantic film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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If China doesn’t become more transparent about OBOR, India won’t be the only one opposing it
Without multilateral cooperation, plans for China's ambitious One Belt, One Road initiative risk opposition.
Harsh V Pant
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With its corruption crackdown, China is also stamping out innovation
President Xi Jinping has set himself up with an impossible task: keep the economy humming under state domination, while trying to eradicate corruption.
Yuen Yuen Ang, The Conversation
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China’s marriage rate is plummeting – and the reason is gender inequality
By focussing on single men, Chinese parents and the state are ignoring the root of the problem.
Xuan Li, The Conversation
The Field
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Singapore Open Super 750: Priyanshu stuns world No 15; Sindhu, Prannoy, Lakshya go down fighting
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WTC Final: Rohit Sharma on his legacy, transitioning from IPL to Test cricket, R Ashwin and more
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Hockey, Women’s Junior Asia Cup: India secure thrilling 2-2 draw against Korea
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WTC Final: As India take on Australia, a look at the key talking points for Rohit Sharma and Co
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Indian football: Kerala Blasters announce ‘temporary pause’ of women’s team after men’s ISL fines