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Ming Gao

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What will it take for China to arrest its declining birth rate?

What will it take for China to arrest its declining birth rate?

China’s government steps in to address dwindling birth rates, following years of leaving the issue to local authorities.

01.08.2025 5

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Ming Gao

South Korea election: Lee Jae-myung takes over a country split by gender politics

Gender conflict subtly but powerfully shaped South Korea’s election.

04.06.2025 10

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Ming Gao

Soaring rice prices are stirring political trouble in Japan – history shows this often leads to a change of government

The Japanese government’s approval ratings are dropping fast ahead of elections in July.

30.05.2025 20

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Ming Gao

How Trump is prompting China to change its relationship with the world

The breakdown of relations between China and the US has prompted Beijing to shore up existing friendships, and seek new ones.

28.04.2025 10

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Ming Gao

China’s dwindling marriage rate is fuelling demand for brides trafficked from abroad

Bride trafficking has emerged as a growing issue in China as ‘leftover’ men struggle to find spouses.

14.03.2025 20

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Ming Gao

Ne Zha 2: the record-breaking Chinese animated film showcases China’s ambition on the global stage

Ne Zha has successfully created both an emotional and patriotic bond with Chinese audiences while boosting China’s cultural confidence.

19.02.2025 10

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Ming Gao