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China
“Main melody” films are in a rut
3 min read
That’s not good news for everyone
7 min read
It may help them get promotions
Briefing
Even as the economy slows and opportunity narrows, a lucky few receive big windfalls
13 min read
Leaders
The Communist Party is afraid to tax inherited wealth
5 min read
Article Media - PodcastPodcasts
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
05:43
Our weekly podcast on China. This week, why a video-game analogy has gone viral in China
32:16
Business
How long can their ferocious rivalry last?
China wants its minorities decorative, but not distinct
In macroeconomics, modesty is not always a virtue
4 min read
Once a show of largesse, it now reflects China’s struggles on the continent
6 min read
Otherwise a fourth year of deflation awaits
