‘Millions benefited’: why generations see Deng Xiaoping as the architect of modern China

‘Millions benefited’: why generations see Deng Xiaoping as the architect of modern China

“Our generation boldly ventured into uncharted waters … we ‘crossed the river by feeling the stones’,” she said, referring to the metaphor Deng used to describe China’s gradual approach to those policies. Guo, who had recently graduated with a major in English translation, started at the company as an assistant earning 8,400 yuan a year. … 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