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China's three-child policy won't help

Alarmed by new data showing that its fertility rate is now similar to that of aging Japan, China has announced that it will permit families to have up to three children. Yet without broader reforms to address high costs of living and rural-urban divides, the new policy could make a difficult problem worse.

By Redaktion Table

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'996' or eight-hour day: struggle over working hours

Hardly any other internet platform has grown as fast in China as the online retailer Pinduoduo. But the rapid growth also has its price. The death of two employees within a few weeks has reignited the debate in China about long working hours and overwork at tech companies.

By Redaktion Table