Posts tagged Running from China: China’s youth dream of leaving
Best of 2023: China – Delving into the domestic landscape
Best of 2023: China – Delving into the domestic landscape

2023 was a year marked by both progress and challenges for China. Its economy exhibited a strong recovery thanks to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, and urbanisation has continued as millions move from rural to urban areas in search of better opportunities. 

We review some of our most insightful analyses of key issues across China’s domestic political and policy landscape.

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Running from China: China’s youth dream of leaving
Running from China: China’s youth dream of leaving

Written by Dr Franziska Plümmer

The risks of brain drain and demographic change are looming over the heads of Beijing’s policymakers and business leaders, who are also increasingly incentivising Chinese students to come back from abroad.

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