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Now playing Next Business China: Sharpest drop in exports since 2020 amid sluggish global demand Sales of Chinese products to foreign markets fell by 14.5% year-on-year last month, shrinking for the third consecutive month. 08/08/2023
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Now playing Next China Dozens killed in industrial facility blaze in Chinese city of Anyang China has a history of industrial accidents caused by lax regard for safety measures fueled by rising competition and abetted by corruption among officials. 22/11/2022
Now playing Next Germany Germany agrees to controversial sale of Hamburg port terminal The purchase could open up the possibility of Beijing politically instrumentalising part of Germany's -- and Europe's -- critical infrastructure. 26/10/2022
Now playing Next China Frustration in Shanghai over COVID-19 lockdown policy As Shanghai and other cities shut down to fight coronavirus outbreaks, China faces sinking economic growth. 18/04/2022
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Now playing Next China China allows couples 3 children to cope with ageing population Restrictions on the number of births were first introduced in 1980 but were eased in 2015 to allow couples to have two children. 31/05/2021
Now playing Next Experiences China’s European ghost towns: The tourism trend that went wrong Over the years, China has taken to recreating some famous European towns and cities to attract tourists. But does it work? We find out. 13/04/2021