Western take on much-loved Chinese bestseller hits wrong notes for state media and broader audience
Company’s shares fall amid online criticism of alleged ‘pro-Japan’ stance
In an era of shrinking population, inequality damages the country — gender quotas should be reformed and implemented properly
Margaret Zhang was seen as one of the group’s rising stars
Tourist numbers exceed pre-pandemic levels but spending per traveller is down
Yellow metal’s latest rally boosted by Chinese investors saving for a rainy day
China’s rise will alter the worldview of at least some consumers who live in democracies
Prolonged economic slowdown is feeding demographic challenges for Beijing
Critics say primetime documentary celebrating Xi Jinping’s campaign against endemic graft overlooks its systemic roots
Politicians and retailers alarmed as shoppers increasingly head to the mainland for cheaper goods
Cheap, remote and beautiful city attracts thousands of young people and Gen X-ers escaping economic treadmill
The gynaecologist fought for victims of the HIV epidemic spurred by Henan province’s rapacious ‘blood economy’
Rising premiums drive cash-strapped families to cancel coverage, fuelling fears about economic slowdown
Four years after Tang Mingfang called out the injustices he witnessed at a Foxconn factory in China, nothing has changed — except for him
More than 8mn people are blacklisted by authorities after missed payments on mortgages and business loans
One of the world’s biggest real estate collapses has hurt buyers, households and families across the country
Thousands of mosques have been altered or destroyed as Beijing’s suppression of Islamic culture spreads
New report finds social media stars speaking up for Beijing against critical overseas narratives
Health body’s concern reflects heightened vigilance over signs of disease outbreaks since Covid pandemic
Beijing fetes wartime pilots ahead of Biden meeting but underlying narrative of America as rival unchanged
A once optimistic society now worries about the future as Xi Jinping’s promise of ‘common prosperity’ starts to fade
Death of former premier largely sidelined by Xi Jinping creates a sensitive moment for China’s Communist party
History book disappears from shops and online searches are blocked as Beijing strengthens control of information flows
State department says Beijing is using ‘deceptive’ methods to push authoritarian propaganda
University language classes focus on the Chinese president’s experience and ideas to ensure a ‘correct worldview’
