The basic principles of free trade should be maintained and unilateral trade actions will not solve any problems, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said at our meeting in Tianjin.

Ross Chainey 19 Sep 2018

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Drones

3 reasons why China is the global drones leader

A breakneck innovation culture, a geographic profile that demands new logistics thinking and government backing have made China a drones powerhouse.

Harrison Wolf 19 Sep 2018

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China

China is sending science students to live with rural farmers - and crop yields are skyrocketing

Wheat and corn production in rural China is increasing thanks to a scheme which pairs university students with farmers

Kate Whiting 18 Sep 2018

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United States

Don't understand the US-China trade war? This metaphor could help

The deadlock between the US and China is a hugely complicated issue, with dizzying amounts of money at stake. Can a sporting analogy help break it down?

Ross Chainey 18 Sep 2018

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China

Why the world should pay attention to Xi Jinping's bookshelf

President Xi Jinping wants China to become the world leader in artificial intelligence over the next 12 years - and the country is already well on the way.

Igor Tulchinsky 17 Sep 2018

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China

AI can solve China’s doctor shortage. Here’s how

China is aging more rapidly than almost any country in the world, its doctors are overburdened, and its healthcare system is creaking. Could robots come to the rescue?

Andy Ho 17 Sep 2018

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China

In China, retired people are queuing up to go back to university

Universities for seniors allows the ageing population to learn new skills and maintain a higher standard of health and emotional well being.

Neha Thirani Bagri · Quartz 17 Sep 2018

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China

Here’s why the tech sector could be the next target for Chinese investment in Africa

Chinese investment in Africa, while still worth billions of dollars, is decreasing. Here's how a growing focus on technology could rebalance the relationship.

Stephany Zoo 17 Sep 2018

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China

How connectivity for the remotest village in China transformed people's lives

Everyone, regardless of how remote they are, should be able to enjoy the advantages of our digital society.

Sihan Chen 17 Sep 2018

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China

The Chinese retail revolution is heading west

The two giants of Chinese retail, Alibaba Group and JD.com, have changed the face of retail - and now they have their sights set on transforming retail in the US and Europe, too

Richard McKenzie and Pedro Yip 17 Sep 2018

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China

Five trends shaping the future of e-commerce in China

China's dominance in global e-commerce is still growing - but what does the future hold?

Ziyang Fan and Joel Backaler 17 Sep 2018

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European Union

Here are 3 lessons Europe can learn from China’s flourishing start-ups

Proper financing, more dominant players and a clearer industrial policy would give Europe's entrepreneurs a better footing.

Fabian von Heimburg 15 Sep 2018

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China

5 things to know about our meeting in China

With its focus on science, technology and innovation, the Annual Meeting of the New Champions is where the best and brightest meet to tackle the question - what does the future hold?

Oliver Cann 15 Sep 2018

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China

Three ways China can make the New Silk Road sustainable

With trillions of dollars projected for investment in the Belt and Road Initiative - how we can make this an opportunity for green transformation in the region?

Shouqing Zhu and Sha Song 15 Sep 2018

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