China should cut red tape around international cultural exchanges and relax its internet controls to prevent the worsening of its information “decoupling” from the world, a leading academic said. Wang Wen, dean and professor of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University, noted that China had become a target for criticism by Western … Read more
Wang, a former deputy dean and party secretary of the university’s school of liberal arts, was also expelled from the Communist Party. Local police have said they are investigating the case. Renmin University’s quick action was welcomed, but did not dispel doubts among those who believe that Chinese universities lack the mechanisms to prevent sexual … Read more
The push for new productive forces, or growth based on innovation in advanced sectors, also comes as post-pandemic China battles domestic challenges including a property market slowdown, jobs crisis and weak consumer and investor confidence. “A slew of policy arrangements will be made after the [third] plenum to nurture new productive forces, attract talents, support … Read more
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