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Why hasn't China rushed to bail out its economy?

The Chinese government’s reluctance to unveil a massive stimulus package despite the ongoing economic slowdown has puzzled foreign observers and the Chinese public alike. One possible explanation for the Chinese leadership’s cautious approach could be the huge debt overhang from the 2008 crisis.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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Meta investigates 'Spamouflage' on Facebook

The attempt to influence democratic societies through Chinese disinformation is based on a sophisticated digital network. Facebook operator Meta has now exposed it and suspended thousands of accounts but warns of its resilience.

By Marcel Grzanna

230130 -- CHONGQING, Jan. 30, 2023 -- Migrant workers prepare to get on the train D4881 on the platform at Chongqing West Railway Station in Chongqing, southwest China, Jan. 30, 2023. A special train for migrant workers who are about to return to work left Chongqing West Railway Station in Chongqing Municipality for Guangzhou of east China s Guangdong Province on Monday. It is the first such train of this year for Chongqing workers who work away from home. About 890 migrant workers here took the train.  CHINA-CHONGQING-MIGRANT WORKER-BACK TO WORK-SPECIAL TRAIN CN WangxQuanchao PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Hukou relaxation to attract workers to medium-sized cities

Relaxations of the household registration system (hukou) have been announced repeatedly, yet without significant subsequent changes. However, Beijing has now taken steps to gradually facilitate freedom of movement. This is also intended to boost China's struggling economy.

By Frank Sieren