Odd Arne Westad and Chen Jian provide a superb history of China’s transition into and out of the Cultural Revolution
Authorities make travelling abroad difficult for growing number of public sector employees
Hours of political education are supposed to reinforce loyalty but young people struggle to stay awake
Spate of attacks reignites concern among expatriates and companies about anti-Japanese sentiment
Women under-represented in Stem subjects at university and afterwards are quizzed about plans to start a family
Beijing battles demographic crisis and pressure on pension system by keeping population in workforce for longer
Beijing needs to adopt more ambitious measures to improve consumption
Intense competition forces companies to seek out new areas of growth in one of world’s biggest dairy markets
Improving quality means Chinese consumers aren’t choosing domestic cosmetic brands for their affordability alone
Middle-class families seek more affordable destination amid slowing economy at home
Growing number of household animals amid declining human population forecast to build $12bn pet food market by 2030
Proposed digital IDs potentially covering everything from ecommerce to travel itineraries spark backlash
Chan Siun-kuen left rural China in the slipstream of the revolution for a rapidly urbanising Hong Kong. His herb garden restores a connection to forgotten traditions and the healing power of plants
Communist party meeting sparks online row as experts warn ageing population makes change ‘inevitable’
The authorities are increasingly concerned about rises in unemployment, mental illness and crime linked to the economic slowdown
Economic doldrums, unemployment and isolation could be playing into crime wave, analysts say
Is China destined to overtake the US as the world’s technology superpower?
Students and workers who joined the Communist party say they have been asked to spread propaganda
A family history that exposes China’s authoritarian regime and an era of repression
Prices on secondary market for lifetime memberships continue to slide post-pandemic as city’s troubles squeeze demand
As growth slows, employers are squeezing more hours out of fewer workers
But capital controls mean getting money out of the country is no easy task
Authorities say attack in public park in north-eastern city is believed to be isolated incident
Beijing cracks down on social media influencers known for extravagant outfits and displays of wealth
Internet regulator uses Chinese leader’s political philosophy to help answer questions posed to latest large language model
