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AFP: Japan births in 2024 fell below 700,000 for first time
"The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. It was the lowest figure since records began in 1899."
www.digitaljournal.com/life/japan-b...
"The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. It was the lowest figure since records began in 1899."
www.digitaljournal.com/life/japan-b...
Japan births in 2024 fell below 700,000 for first time
The number of births in Japan last year fell below 700,000 for the first time on record, government data showed.
www.digitaljournal.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
AFP: Japan births in 2024 fell below 700,000 for first time
"The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. It was the lowest figure since records began in 1899."
www.digitaljournal.com/life/japan-b...
"The fast-ageing nation welcomed 686,061 newborns in 2024 — 41,227 fewer than in 2023, the data showed. It was the lowest figure since records began in 1899."
www.digitaljournal.com/life/japan-b...
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I really love this review of my Xi Zhongxun biography from the wonderful @mauracunningham.bsky.social , who keeps the focus on Xi Zhongxun, the subject of the book (even though the book does have something to say about Xi Jinping too)
mauracunningham.org/2025/06/03/t...
mauracunningham.org/2025/06/03/t...
The Party’s Interests Come First: Five Takeaways
Today is publication day for The Party’s Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping, by Joseph Torigian. Those of us who occupy nerdy China circles have long been anticipat…
mauracunningham.org
June 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I really love this review of my Xi Zhongxun biography from the wonderful @mauracunningham.bsky.social , who keeps the focus on Xi Zhongxun, the subject of the book (even though the book does have something to say about Xi Jinping too)
mauracunningham.org/2025/06/03/t...
mauracunningham.org/2025/06/03/t...
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My latest in the #China Leadership Monitor:
“Going Xianzhong Mode”: Can Local Governments Stop “Revenge Against Society” Attacks? #献忠 #献忠学 #枫桥经验
prcleader.org/post/going-x...
“Going Xianzhong Mode”: Can Local Governments Stop “Revenge Against Society” Attacks? #献忠 #献忠学 #枫桥经验
prcleader.org/post/going-x...
June 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
My latest in the #China Leadership Monitor:
“Going Xianzhong Mode”: Can Local Governments Stop “Revenge Against Society” Attacks? #献忠 #献忠学 #枫桥经验
prcleader.org/post/going-x...
“Going Xianzhong Mode”: Can Local Governments Stop “Revenge Against Society” Attacks? #献忠 #献忠学 #枫桥经验
prcleader.org/post/going-x...
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Thrilled to see this Wall Street Journal feature on my new book about Xi Jinping’s father Xi Zhongxun
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
Behind Xi’s Strongman Image, a Demanding Father Always Loyal to the Party
Xi’s self-styled image as a leader with absolute authority has roots in his formative years as the son of a revolutionary hero.
www.wsj.com
May 24, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Thrilled to see this Wall Street Journal feature on my new book about Xi Jinping’s father Xi Zhongxun
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
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If you're wondering about the current state of Marxist scholarship in China, Du Gangjian from Hunan University just published a piece claiming Marx was Chinese. Not metaphorically or spiritually, like literally his bloodline originates in China
學者杜鋼建稱「馬克思是中國人」 被批無恥的笑話 - 國際 - 自由時報電子報
中共當局多年來大搞「馬克思主義中國化」，以將馬克思主義理論與中國國情、中國文化傳統和歷史結合，2021年11月，中國十九屆六中全會更吹噓，「習近平新時代中國特色社會主義思想實現了馬克思主義中國化新的飛躍」。有學者投中共高層所好，近日發表最新研究稱「馬克思是中國人」，在網路瘋傳，引發網友嘲諷後緊急刪文。湖南大學教授、曾任汕頭大學法學院院長的杜鋼建，5月5日在微信公眾號上發表文章，並公布他的研究成果，...
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May 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
If you're wondering about the current state of Marxist scholarship in China, Du Gangjian from Hunan University just published a piece claiming Marx was Chinese. Not metaphorically or spiritually, like literally his bloodline originates in China
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To understand why Jeremy Daum freaking begged me not to compare an American panopticon with the Chinese panopticon that is not, the social credit system, see here:
May 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
To understand why Jeremy Daum freaking begged me not to compare an American panopticon with the Chinese panopticon that is not, the social credit system, see here:
Chosun Daily: S. Korea experts propose raising elderly age to 70
Furthermore, they also recommend raising the age thresholds for pension eligibility. Currently that is set to rise from 63 to 65 by 2033. They propose raising it further to 68 by 2048.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
Furthermore, they also recommend raising the age thresholds for pension eligibility. Currently that is set to rise from 63 to 65 by 2033. They propose raising it further to 68 by 2048.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
S. Korea experts propose raising elderly age to 70
S. Korea experts propose raising elderly age to 70
www.chosun.com
May 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Chosun Daily: S. Korea experts propose raising elderly age to 70
Furthermore, they also recommend raising the age thresholds for pension eligibility. Currently that is set to rise from 63 to 65 by 2033. They propose raising it further to 68 by 2048.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
Furthermore, they also recommend raising the age thresholds for pension eligibility. Currently that is set to rise from 63 to 65 by 2033. They propose raising it further to 68 by 2048.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
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Yicai: "China’s migrant workers are getting noticeably older, with nearly a third (31.6 percent) now over 50 years' old. This is a notable jump from 17.9 percent in 2015."
www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-...
www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-...
China’s Migrant Worker Population Is Aging, With Almost One Third Older Than 50, Report Says
www.yicaiglobal.com
May 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Yicai: "China’s migrant workers are getting noticeably older, with nearly a third (31.6 percent) now over 50 years' old. This is a notable jump from 17.9 percent in 2015."
www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-...
www.yicaiglobal.com/news/chinas-...
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En pleine guerre commerciale contre les Etats-Unis, la montée en puissance de la Chine semble inévitable. Pourtant, rappelle l'universitaire @CarlMinzner, le régime de Xi Jinping traverse une ère de "contre-réforme" ➡️ l.lexpress.fr/v61
"La Chine de Xi Jinping va s’enfoncer dans une lente décadence" : les prédictions de Carl Minzner
En pleine guerre commerciale contre les Etats-Unis, la montée en puissance de la Chine semble inévitable. Pourtant, rappel l'universitaire Carl Minzner, le régime de Xi Jinping traverse une ère de "co...
l.lexpress.fr
May 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
En pleine guerre commerciale contre les Etats-Unis, la montée en puissance de la Chine semble inévitable. Pourtant, rappelle l'universitaire @CarlMinzner, le régime de Xi Jinping traverse une ère de "contre-réforme" ➡️ l.lexpress.fr/v61
En pleine guerre commerciale contre les Etats-Unis, la montée en puissance de la Chine semble inévitable. Pourtant, rappelle l'universitaire @CarlMinzner, le régime de Xi Jinping traverse une ère de "contre-réforme" ➡️ l.lexpress.fr/v61
"La Chine de Xi Jinping va s’enfoncer dans une lente décadence" : les prédictions de Carl Minzner
En pleine guerre commerciale contre les Etats-Unis, la montée en puissance de la Chine semble inévitable. Pourtant, rappel l'universitaire Carl Minzner, le régime de Xi Jinping traverse une ère de "co...
l.lexpress.fr
May 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
En pleine guerre commerciale contre les Etats-Unis, la montée en puissance de la Chine semble inévitable. Pourtant, rappelle l'universitaire @CarlMinzner, le régime de Xi Jinping traverse une ère de "contre-réforme" ➡️ l.lexpress.fr/v61
SCCI Brief: Overbuilt? Assessing the Diminishing Returns to Building in China
Almost 80% of China’s housing stock has been built in less wealthy tier 3 cities, which have experienced slower income growth and an exodus of population.
sccei.fsi.stanford.edu/china-briefs...
Almost 80% of China’s housing stock has been built in less wealthy tier 3 cities, which have experienced slower income growth and an exodus of population.
sccei.fsi.stanford.edu/china-briefs...
Overbuilt? Assessing the Diminishing Returns to Building in China
sccei.fsi.stanford.edu
May 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
SCCI Brief: Overbuilt? Assessing the Diminishing Returns to Building in China
Almost 80% of China’s housing stock has been built in less wealthy tier 3 cities, which have experienced slower income growth and an exodus of population.
sccei.fsi.stanford.edu/china-briefs...
Almost 80% of China’s housing stock has been built in less wealthy tier 3 cities, which have experienced slower income growth and an exodus of population.
sccei.fsi.stanford.edu/china-briefs...
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This is the official White House account.
May 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This is the official White House account.
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Interesting Caixin article on the structure of population decline: "Before 2021, population loss in the Northeast was primarily caused by a net population outflow characterized by educated young people moving to...
www.caixinglobal.com/2025-04-30/w...
Interesting Caixin article on the structure of population decline: "Before 2021, population loss in the Northeast was primarily caused by a net population outflow characterized by educated young people moving to...
www.caixinglobal.com/2025-04-30/w...
Weekend Long Read: How to Stop Northeast China’s Population From Shrinking
The total population of the three northeastern provinces has fallen by more than 11 million over the past decade. To reverse the decline, the region needs to reinvent its cities
www.caixinglobal.com
May 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Interesting Caixin article on the structure of population decline: "Before 2021, population loss in the Northeast was primarily caused by a net population outflow characterized by educated young people moving to...
www.caixinglobal.com/2025-04-30/w...
Interesting Caixin article on the structure of population decline: "Before 2021, population loss in the Northeast was primarily caused by a net population outflow characterized by educated young people moving to...
www.caixinglobal.com/2025-04-30/w...
One key fact all of us China specialists face is state officials manipulating all kinds of data, particularly things regarded as politically sensitive.
Question for US specialists: how easy would it be for a US administration to start altering econ/financial stats to make things look more rosy?
Question for US specialists: how easy would it be for a US administration to start altering econ/financial stats to make things look more rosy?
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
One key fact all of us China specialists face is state officials manipulating all kinds of data, particularly things regarded as politically sensitive.
Question for US specialists: how easy would it be for a US administration to start altering econ/financial stats to make things look more rosy?
Question for US specialists: how easy would it be for a US administration to start altering econ/financial stats to make things look more rosy?
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Applications are now open to join the next generation of American China specialists as the ninth cohort of the Public Intellectuals Program (PIP).
Deadline: May 11, 2025
Learn more: www.ncuscr.org/applications...
Deadline: May 11, 2025
Learn more: www.ncuscr.org/applications...
Call for Applications: Public Intellectuals Programs Ninth Cohort (2025-2027)
This two-year program is designed to identify outstanding members of the next generation of American China scholars, enrich their understanding of policymaking processes in the United States and Great...
www.ncuscr.org
April 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Applications are now open to join the next generation of American China specialists as the ninth cohort of the Public Intellectuals Program (PIP).
Deadline: May 11, 2025
Learn more: www.ncuscr.org/applications...
Deadline: May 11, 2025
Learn more: www.ncuscr.org/applications...
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Call for applications: @ncuscr.bsky.social will welcome its 9th cohort of fellows in the Public Intellectuals Program this year—China scholars and specialists are invited to apply to the program by May 11.
Call for Applications: Public Intellectuals Programs Ninth Cohort (2025-2027)
This two-year program is designed to identify outstanding members of the next generation of American China scholars, enrich their understanding of policymaking processes in the United States and…
www.ncuscr.org
April 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Call for applications: @ncuscr.bsky.social will welcome its 9th cohort of fellows in the Public Intellectuals Program this year—China scholars and specialists are invited to apply to the program by May 11.
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"The point of this censorship is not to drive public opinion in any certain direction. It’s beside the point whether something is positive or negative. The point is for censors to obliterate the event so that the public completely forgets about it."
Great interview with a Gen Z PRC content auditor
Great interview with a Gen Z PRC content auditor
‘Survival Comes First’
Generation Z has now become the primary force among China’s growing ranks of China’s online content moderators, who number in the tens of thousands. Their physical stamina means they generally fare be...
www.chinafile.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"The point of this censorship is not to drive public opinion in any certain direction. It’s beside the point whether something is positive or negative. The point is for censors to obliterate the event so that the public completely forgets about it."
Great interview with a Gen Z PRC content auditor
Great interview with a Gen Z PRC content auditor
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) – The decade-long growth of government-authored news media in China under Xi Jinping
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
The decade-long growth of government-authored news media in China under Xi Jinping | PNAS
Autocratic governments around the world use clandestine propaganda campaigns to influence
the media. We document a decade-long trend in China towar...
www.pnas.org
March 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) – The decade-long growth of government-authored news media in China under Xi Jinping
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
(ICYMI) Three-Child Policy Monitoring Network: "The Impact of the Three-Child Policy on Women's Reproductive Rights"
hrichina.substack.com/p/launching-...
hrichina.substack.com/p/launching-...
Launching a Research Report on the Impact of the Three-Child Policy on Women's Reproductive Rights
The Three-Child Policy Monitoring Network has released a 22,000-word research report that compiles pro-natalist policies introduced by the Chinese government, outlines various governmental measures to...
hrichina.substack.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
(ICYMI) Three-Child Policy Monitoring Network: "The Impact of the Three-Child Policy on Women's Reproductive Rights"
hrichina.substack.com/p/launching-...
hrichina.substack.com/p/launching-...
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Close to a million Chinese citizens live in Japan. via @nikkei-asia.com
March 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Close to a million Chinese citizens live in Japan. via @nikkei-asia.com
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part of the global attacks on humanities in higher ed, president of Fudan university, one of the most prestigious in China, says they are planning to reduce student intake in humanities and social sciences (文科) from the current 30-40% to 20%.
finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2025-03...
finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2025-03...
finance.sina.com.cn
March 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
part of the global attacks on humanities in higher ed, president of Fudan university, one of the most prestigious in China, says they are planning to reduce student intake in humanities and social sciences (文科) from the current 30-40% to 20%.
finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2025-03...
finance.sina.com.cn/roll/2025-03...
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What does China Islamic Association’s rebrand reveal about Beijing’s integration drive? – SCMP: ‘the official website of the China Islamic Association is now devoid of any logos or Islamic imagery’
China Islamic group rebrands as Beijing tightens grip on religions
Semi-official group drops logo and Islamic symbols from website and social media account, a move that may risk alienating ordinary Muslims.
www.scmp.com
March 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
What does China Islamic Association’s rebrand reveal about Beijing’s integration drive? – SCMP: ‘the official website of the China Islamic Association is now devoid of any logos or Islamic imagery’