John Ruwitch
Stories
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Asia
China raises its retirement age to dull the impact of a shrinking, aging economy
China is to "gradually raise" the retirement age for its workforce next year. The news is met with mixed reaction in the Chinese capital.
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World
China offers money and jobs to African nations at this week's summit in Beijing
In Beijing, Chinese president Xi Jinping promised African leaders money and jobs as China continues to expand its influence in Africa
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Asia
The U.S. National Security Advisor meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing
The U.S.' National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan wrapped up a trip to Beijing by meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping.
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Politics
Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say
Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times. His relationship with the country has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans.
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Politics
Democratic VP nominee Walz gets flak from the right for his relationship with China
Kamala Harris’s running mate on the Democratic ticket, Tim Walz, has lived in China, and traveled there many times. His relationship with China has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans.
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Politics
In China, Trump has caché but few see U.S. ties improving under him or Harris
Former President Donald Trump thumps Vice President Harris in name recognition and cache, but analysts say Beijing sees both as bad news.
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World
A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a new course for the country
China’s ruling Communist Party has held an important meeting in Beijing to plan China’s development and reform for the next five years.
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World
What does the international community make of Trump's 2024 America first policy?
Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio accepted the Republican Party's vice presidential nomination. What do other countries make of a Trump-Vance foreign policy?
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World
Hong Kong businesses are under threat for association with pro-democracy protests
In Hong Kong, long after the protest movement that kicked off five years ago fizzled out, a quiet tussle is playing out over the fate of businesses that once supported the ideals of the demonstrators.
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World
China's Communist Party aims to chart a new economic course
China's Communist Party leaders holds a key meeting on Monday — an opportunity to chart a new economic course — but few observers expect big breakthroughs to boost the economy.
