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China's Social Security System Fails to Narrow Inequality, Chinese Scholars Argue
A paper in a CPC Central Party School journal calls for higher farmers’ pensions, lower pensions for civil servants and public-institution staff, and…
Nov 2
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Yuxuan JIA
and
Zhu Yutao
19
1
7
October 2026
Who’s Afraid of “ByteDance Time”?
An acrimonious squabble over ByteDance’s success reveals deeper tensions in China’s attention economy.
Oct 31
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Zichen Wang
40
1
9
Henry Huiyao Wang: A Xi-Trump-Putin summit in Shenzhen could kick-start peace in Ukraine
CCG’s President says there will be no diplomatic masterstroke in Ukraine’s absence but serious consideration of a ceasefire can lay the groundwork for…
Oct 31
1
Li Xunlei: China Is Growing Older — and Less Mobile
A skewed sex ratio weighs on marriage and fertility, while an ageing migrant workforce is redrawing China’s economic map.
Published on The East is Read
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Oct 25
Kimi’s Global Moment—and a Very Chinese PR Habit
An alleged influencer marketing brief for a Chinese frontier AI model reveals a familiar approach to paid promotion—and an unnecessary geopolitical…
Oct 24
•
Zichen Wang
39
5
8
Zhang Bin: Public Investment Must Still Lead China's Efforts to Boost Domestic Demand
CASS economist argues that government spending can revive demand, with ample room for further investment and no inevitable increase in debt risks.
Oct 21
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Yuxuan JIA
,
Zhu Yutao
, and
Zichen Wang
18
2
7
Henry Huiyao Wang: US-China AI talks must ensure safety of both tech and business
CCG’s president says a hotline and an ad hoc dialogue are not enough. Safety concerns are growing for both the technology and leveraged tech companies
Oct 20
20
4
Former commerce minister’s remarks at CCG’s forum
Chen Deming revisits stalled investment talks with the US and EU, rejects the “overcapacity” narrative, and insists AI will not replace human…
Oct 18
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Yuxuan JIA
16
2
Li Yuankun: Is the OECD Using the Right Benchmark for China’s Subsidies?
CASS scholar argues that its treatment of below-market borrowing can significantly inflate estimated subsidy levels.
Oct 17
17
1
4
China’s ambassador to the Philippines warns against a cycle of retaliation, says Manila need not choose between Beijing and Washington
Fresh from consultations in Beijing, Ambassador Jing Quan calls for a more nuanced approach to bilateral ties, continued dialogue, and cooperation…
Oct 16
•
Zichen Wang
21
3
2
Gordon G. Liu on China's pharmaceutical ambitions
China's leading health economist sees institutional reform, AI-enabled healthcare, and support for developing countries as key to the industry's…
Oct 13
•
Yuxuan JIA
and
Zhu Yutao
22
5
The Lives of Others
Four messages shared by a Chinese criminal-defense lawyer, from people trying to make a living, care for their families, and find a way forward.
Oct 12
•
Zichen Wang
50
5
7
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