Worried China asks girls and boys to marry early, have kids, and retire late

Worried China asks girls and boys to marry early, have kids, and retire late

In a bid to address a shrinking population and an ageing society, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) is intensifying efforts to encourage marriage and childbirth at younger ages. At the same time, the country is planning to gradually raise the statutory retirement age to manage the growing demographic challenges. Push for Early Marriage and Childbearing … Read more

india china: Economic Survey 2024 tells why replacing China in manufacturing isn’t that simple for India

india china: Economic Survey 2024 tells why replacing China in manufacturing isn’t that simple for India

Finance Minister today released the Economic Survey for the financial year 2023-2024. In the economic survey highlighting the performance of Indian economy, the ministry has also touched upon the topic of Chinese challenge. The Economic Survey has called it the Chinese Conundrum. The Survey highlights that it would be wrong to presume that India will … Read more

Why Is China Upset By US Lawmakers Meeting Dalai Lama In India?

Why Is China Upset By US Lawmakers Meeting Dalai Lama In India?

The Dalai Lama, 88, has said his successor may be found in India (File). New Delhi: A delegation of US lawmakers met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Wednesday in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala. The meeting annoyed Beijing, which urged the United States on Tuesday to “fully recognise the anti-China and separatist nature … Read more