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With extreme poverty now basically eliminated, Beijing has shifted its focus towards a new objective: 'common prosperity'. Although the redistributive thrust of this is economic…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said that the country’s 37 genetically modified (GM) corn varieties and 14 GM soybean varieties have passed preliminary examinations…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285288
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The initiative is aimed at improving the socio-economic position of ethnic Malay and indigenous people, a sizeable majority in Malaysia. The Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance, led by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286153
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The poll exposed deep divisions along political lines that will frustrate attempts to achieve reconciliation with the country’s Indigenous population. By revitalising the Liberal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282922
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Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial candidates include former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s daughter Paetongtarn. Prayut Chan-o-cha, who transitioned from junta leader to civilian…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278810
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Inflation remains a problem, though there has been a tourism surge. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval ratings remain low, with the opposition winning a key…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283403
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The new body is part of a major restructuring of the administration. At its apex stands a new Central Commission for Science and Technology, which President Xi Jinping is likely…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279176
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The pace and structure of consumer spending influences China’s ability to lift global growth as it imports more. Longer term, consumption matters to living standards in China and…
It is only an interim budget because a general election is set to take place soon, most likely in April-May. The budget surprised many observers because of its lack of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285189
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Wealth and political power are heavily concentrated in these regions. However, megacity clusters face major challenges of sustainability and resource management. They are testing…