In China, Artists Create Miniature Homes From Memories China’s rapid economic growth has meant the demolition of countless rural homes, and a burgeoning nostalgia. That’s where the miniaturists come in.
Anger in China Over Flooding of Towns, in Part, to Save Beijing A provincial leader set off an outcry by urging cities to serve as a “moat” for the capital, as diverted floodwaters sent scores of residents fleeing.
China’s Cities Are Buried in Debt, but They Keep Shoveling It On China has long pursued growth by public spending, even after the payoff has faded. Cities stuck with the bill are still spending — and cutting essential services.
In China, Marriage Rates Are Down and ‘Bride Prices’ Are Up China’s one-child policy has led to too few women. Grooms are now paying more money for wives, in a tradition that has faced growing resistance.
Natural Gas Shortages Hit China as Temperatures Plunge Local governments starved for cash after enormous spending on costly “zero Covid” measures cannot afford to keep up adequate supplies of gas.