For many in China, the economy feels like it is in recession

The night before China’s civil service exam, Melody Zhang anxiously paced up and down the corridor of her dormitory, rehearsing her answers. Only when she got back to her room did she realise she had been crying the whole time. Zhang was hoping to start a career in state propaganda after more than 100 unsuccessful … Read more

china economy marriage: ‘We want to get married but can’t afford’: Slowing Chinese economy even hitting wealthy Chinese

Victor Li is determined to get married soon, but like many other young Chinese grappling with an uncertain economic outlook, the well-heeled Shanghai entrepreneur isn’t sure he can afford to. “It’s very expensive for us to get married, especially in a big city like Shanghai,” the 32-year-old said, as he took a break from a … Read more