Why China is sending southern officials north to its rusting economic front lines

Why China is sending southern officials north to its rusting economic front lines

China is trying to bring new economic life to its northeastern rust belt by parachuting in cadres from the upper ranks of the central government and more prosperous parts of the country. Since the start of the year, at least a dozen senior officials from central government ministries and the powerhouse provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang … Read more

Why search for love in the ‘iron rice bowl’ may be killing growth in northern China

Why search for love in the ‘iron rice bowl’ may be killing growth in northern China

Next, she tried for a clerical job with the military, and failed again. “I felt that I desired freedom too much to get in,” said Li, who now works as a website editor in Beijing. 03:15 Young feminist defies Chinese government’s childbearing drive as population shrinks Young feminist defies Chinese government’s childbearing drive as population … Read more