John Ruwitch
Stories
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Business
China's economy is set to have its slowest year of growth in decades
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Climate
In China, the price of vegetables has rocketed. The culprit: climate change
According to official statistics, the average price of fresh vegetables in China rose nearly 20% in August. A visit to the crops in China’s northeast helps explain the price spike.
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Asia
China has changed a lot in the past 75 years — Tiananmen Square reflects that change
This week China is celebrating 75 years of the People's Republic. We go to Beijing to see how Tiananmen Square is reflecting changes in the country.
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Asia
The shortcomings of China's 1-party rule: mistakes, missed opportunities
As China marks 75 years of Communist rule, old notebooks and letters stored at Stanford University illuminate the shortcomings of one-party control.
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Asia
China raises its retirement age to dull the impact of 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. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 16, 2024.)
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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.
