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Statue of Confucious with folded hands
[ 5 min read ]
An innovative study explores how effectively the P.R.C. government derives political compliance from its Confucius Institutes teachers
Row of international flags flying on poles
[ 5 min read ]
Have China’s efforts to boost its soft power around the world been successful?
Man standing, looking down at a cart of apples
[ 4 min read ]
Among the biggest obstacles in China’s drive to achieve Common Prosperity is rising wage polarization between high- and low-skilled workers
Lanes of traffic with sets of power lines to each side
[ 6 min read ]
Parsing the pros and cons of China’s unconventional, nationwide carbon emissions trading scheme
Crates on a conveyor belt with Chinese flags emblazoned on sides
[ 5 min read ]
A large-scale study explores the effects of the "China shock" on European innovation
Areial view of pedestrians crossing an intersection
[ 4 min read ]
Analysis of hundreds of thousands of survey responses reveals that ideological positions in China do not align neatly along a left-right divide, but instead reflect key economic, political, and nationalistic preferences of the body politic
Students in cap and gowns seen from behind
[ 4 min read ]
How critical thinking and STEM skills of China’s university students compare to those of their peers in other countries
Photo of nature, water in foreground and snow-covered mountains in rear
[ 4 min read ]
Positive data from China’s massive ecological conservation efforts suggests that conservation efforts do not necessarily hinder and can, in fact, support economic development
Red-colored robot, likely used in manufacturing
[ 4 min read ]
Data representative of China’s manufacturing sector reveals China’s global leadership in the use of industrial robots
Large cargo ship docked with cranes to its side
[ 4 min read ]
Did the “China Shock” Cause Widespread Job Losses in the U.S.?
Empty school room in rural China
[ 4 min read ]
Education is the key for China to realize its goal of moving from a middle-income to high-income economy