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Former officials call for parity, reform in China’s pension system

China should step up the reform of its pension system by improving its sustainability, balancing its funding sources and narrowing…

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Are China’s biggest firms turning the page on 996-style work culture?

Since late February, the employees of DJI – China’s premier drone maker – have conducted an unusual nightly ritual. At…

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China’s powerhouse province renews ‘common prosperity’ pledge for 2035

Zhejiang, one of China’s richest provinces, has vowed to achieve “common prosperity” by 2035 – a marquee policy goal of…

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Reporter’s note: How a mall in Mexico became a flashpoint in US-China rivalry

At last month’s China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, I met a businessman who worked for years at a…

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Chinese province makes labour pain relief pledge to ease childbirth jitters

Localities in China are subsidising the use of pain relief treatments during childbirth – a practice patients often shy away…

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China’s birth rate unlikely to benefit from influx of Filipino helpers, analysts say

The minimum wage is 2,690 yuan a month in Shanghai, the highest in the country. “I’m also concerned about the…

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China’s booming ‘panda economy’ is black, white and spreading all over

When Spanish tourist Maxim Gomez arrived in China on his first visit, the 24-year-old had one destination in mind: the…

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China’s fine dining scene darkens as economic clouds blot out Michelin stars

Even with an average price of 600 yuan (US$83) per person, the dining room was always bustling. And Rive Gauche,…

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