5 Lessons Evergrande Taught Us About The Chinese Economy
Here's what a troubled property developer tells us about the Chinese economy.
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Kat Chow's 'Seeing Ghosts' Is A Memoir Of Grief And Joy
Author and journalist Kat Chow writes in her new memoir, "Seeing Ghosts," that “grief is a container of contradictions.” Chow explores that gr
The Evergrande Group's Debt Issues Could Be A Drag On China's Economy
For decades, rising property prices helped enrich China. Now one of the country's biggest developers is facing bankruptcy. Policymakers fear it could send China's financial system into a tailspin.
Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad
The announcement provides needed momentum for global climate change negotiations in November, but coal power is expected to keep growing within China itself.
Countries Promised To Cut Greenhouse Emissions, The UN Says They Are Failing
Most countries are failing to follow through on promises to meaningfully cut greenhouse gas emissions. A UN analysis shows that actions so far will allow emissions to keep increasing
Why Biden Is Taking The Rare Step Of Sharing Nuclear Submarine Tech With Australia
The Australian navy will be able to patrol faster and farther with the submarine technology. The rare move comes as the United States looks for ways to counter China.
Court Ruling Deals A Blow To China's Faltering #MeToo Movement
An intern accused a well-known TV anchor of forcibly kissing her. In a ruling this week, a Beijing court found that it could not determine whether sexual harassment had occurred.
Forget Tiger Moms. Now China's 'Chicken Blood' Parents Are Pushing Kids To Succeed
Fierce competition to get children into the top schools has spawned an aggressive parenting culture, named for a traditional medicine treatment in which chicken blood is injected to stimulate energy.
China Is Imposing Strict Lockdowns To Contain New COVID Outbreaks. But There's A Cost
The severe restrictions on travel and movement are having a serious impact on citizens, international workers, students and more as China grapples with the pandemic.
U.S. Envoy Kerry Says China Is Crucial To Handling The Climate Crisis
China is the world's largest carbon emitter, after the U.S., producing an estimated 27% of global greenhouse gases. Kerry is in the country for talks on stronger efforts to curb rising temperatures.