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What are current news stories about China?
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- China says Asian nations should avoid being used as chess pieces.
- Chinese police arrest suspects in bank scandal behind protests.
- Macau closes casinos for first time in two years over COVID.
- US’s Blinken raises China’s ‘alignment with Russia’ on Ukraine.
What is the main problem China faces now?
China’s environmental problems, including outdoor and indoor air pollution, water shortages and pollution, desertification, and soil pollution, have become more pronounced and are subjecting Chinese residents to significant health risks.
Is China Tourist friendly?
For the most part, China is a safe place to visit, and crowds in public places should not cause any worry. Of course, small risks are still present, including petty theft and pickpocketing in tourist areas, as well as at train stations and on sleeper buses and trains.
What’s happening in the concentration camps in China?
Detainees have alleged widespread sexual abuse, including forced abortions, forced use of contraceptive devices and compulsory sterilization. It has been reported that Han officials have been assigned to reside in the homes of Uyghurs who are in the camps.
Is China Third World country?
The First World consisted of the U.S., Western Europe and their allies. The Second World was the so-called Communist Bloc: the Soviet Union, China, Cuba and friends. The remaining nations, which aligned with neither group, were assigned to the Third World.
Is crime high in China?
China has a high rate of domestic violence. In 2004, the All-China Women’s Federation compiled survey results to show that thirty percent of the women in China experienced domestic violence within their homes. In 2015, the Chinese government enacted the Anti-domestic Violence Law.
Does China owe money to us?
China has steadily accumulated U.S. Treasury securities over the last few decades. As of October 2021, the Asian nation owns $1.065 trillion, or about 3.68%, of the $28.9 trillion U.S. national debt, which is more than any other foreign country except Japan.
Will India surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023?
India is set to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023, with each counting more than 1.4 billion residents this year, a United Nations report said on Monday, warning that high fertility would challenge economic growth.
Did China’s imports of key commodities improve in patches last month?
(Bloomberg) — China’s imports of key commodities probably improved in patches last month, after demand was battered earlier in the quarter by shutdowns in Shanghai and elsewhere in the country. Wall Street Sours on Stocks in Anemic Trading Day: Markets Wrap Wuhan University Finds Cholera Case, Fueling Fears of Spread
Why did China’s credit growth jump higher than expected in June?
China’s credit growth jumped much more than expected last month to the highest on record for June, as government stimulus to repair the damage caused by virus restrictions flowed to the economy.
How much money has been frozen in China’s banks?
The four banks that were the focus of the protests are believed to have frozen a total of 39bn yuan ($5.8bn; £4.9bn) of deposits.