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Toward a Healthy and Harmonious Life in China: Stemming the Rising Tide of Non-Communicable DiseasesNon-communicable diseases (NCD) such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and chronic respiratory illnesses are China’s number one health threat. Read More »
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China’s economic outlook remains broadly favorable, but risks on inflation and the property market call for macro policy normalization, says the latest report. Read More »
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A report on tackling inequality in Guangdong Province provides recommendations for a new pattern of pro-poor and more equitable growth. Read More »
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