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Switzerland will be slow to harden its China position

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SWITZERLAND/CHINA

Among the priorities in the declaration is updating the Swiss-Chinese free trade agreement (FTA) and simplifying travel procedures between the two countries. Switzerland’s…

China’s demographic crisis may not be so urgent

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CHINA

He said that China faces "new situations" in the structure of its population, and must maintain an "appropriate" birth rate and improve the "quality" of the population. This…

Mental illness is rising among young US adults

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UNITED STATES

Proposition 1, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, was partly prompted by the rise in homelessness in Los Angeles linked to the inability of mental health services to keep up with…

Quebec voter shifts do not presage independence

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CANADA

The PQ currently leads Quebec’s fragmented political parties and would be on course to form its next government if present trends continue, despite having won just four seats in…

China's megacity regions will develop unevenly

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CHINA

Wealth and political power are heavily concentrated in these regions. However, megacity clusters face major challenges of sustainability and resource management. They are testing…

Australia visa changes respond to mounting pressures

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AUSTRALIA

The reforms follow a review of migration policy completed last year which found the current system to be not fit for purpose as many migrants were no longer easing shortages of…

Dutch pension reforms face resistance

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NETHERLANDS

The pension system will transition from a ‘defined benefits’ to a ‘defined contribution’ model, which will see pension payments more contingent on employee contributions and stock…

War in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA

The war in Ukraine has changed the dynamics of interaction between Russia and the Central Asian countries, which have been traditionally a source of migrant labour. Despite rising…

AfD surge will pose dilemmas for CDU in Germany

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GERMANY

It was the first time the party has reached such levels nationally. The poll is consistent with other surveys, which show that the party’s support has risen from around 10% to…

Near-term manufacturing prospects are subdued

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INTERNATIONAL

Downside risks weigh heavily on the outlook, with global demand slowing and supply chain disruption ongoing. However, moderating commodity prices, the alleviation of logistics…