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Xi's protectionist, zero Covid policy hampering China's economy
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Many experts and observers are holding Chinese President Xi Jinping's mismanagement of the Covid crisis, especially his Zero Covid policy, for the current economic situation in China. High domestic inflation, power crisis, and geopolitical tensions are some roadblocks created by Xi's governm
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China's domination of rare earth elements remains a threat
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China has an estimated 44 million tonnes of rare earth reserves. Next in size are Vietnam, Brazil and India with half that amount, while the USA has only about 1.8 million tonnes. Its annual output is only a quarter of China's too, at 15.5 per cent of total 2021 production.
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China's real estate magnate Hui Ka Yan loses 93 per cent of his wealth
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Once the second-richest person in Asia, the China Evergrande Group chairman's fortune is considerably diminished, moreover, Hui is also finding himself increasingly isolated politically, with the latest signal coming from the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
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China's National Bureau of Statistics refuses to reveal number of deaths o
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The National Bureau of Statistics reported a total of 10.41 million deaths in 2022, averaging 867,500 deaths per month.
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Philippines wary of China's "predatory and opaque" investments
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Philippines must keep in mind that Chinese investments are known to be predatory and opaque in nature, with terms that are heavily skewed against the recipient country.
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Challenging Doklam crisis resolved diplomatically after PM Modi walked up
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Recalling the 2017 India-China border standoff, former Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Anil Bhatt (Retd) said the Doklam issue was a challenging time for the country and was resolved due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative of walking up to Chinese President Xi Jinp
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China's authoritarian rule, policies threaten fragile ecosystem of Tibet
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Wreaking environmental havoc in Tibet under its authoritarian rule, China has been terrorising its fragile ecosystem with its practices, affecting the land and way of life of Tibetans.
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Jack Ma's downfall synonymous with China's faltering economy
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China's meagre 3 per cent growth for 2022 signals the end of a three-decade-long golden age for the country's economy.
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Xi's unconstrained power will be costly for China and its people: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The last time a Chinese leader had this much-unconstrained power, the result was widespread famine, economic ruin and the deaths of millions of people.
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Sentencing date of detained Australians in China extended by another three
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The two Chinese-born Australians who have been stuck behind bars for years in China have had their sentencing delayed, resulting in a fresh blow to hopes of their release.
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China's preparation not kept with long-term needs of society, population d
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China was aware of the demographics crossroads and their policymakers have already warned the government about the same. They have even asked them to prepare for this. Chinese state media have also urged young couples to seize the opportunity to have two or three children but still couldn't
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Chinese President Xi's policies signals 'dangerous', says former Japan gen
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Reacting to China's recent policies, Japan's former General Koichi Isobe said, "China's recent policies are quite incoherent. Under the new leadership filled with Xi's subordinates, it is questionable if there is robust discussion and that all options are considered. Does Xi listen to a wide
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