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  1. The Economist: In Poor Countries it is Easier Than Ever to See a Medic
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    The Economist quotes REAP's research on China's rural healthcare system. The full article can be read here.
  2. New York Times: China’s School Dropouts a Growing Concern for Economy in Transition
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    Reuters/The New York Times write about REAP's research on early childhood development. Read the original article here.
  3. Will Chinese Living Standards Ever Surpass Those in the USA?
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    Possibly the single most important of the tensions stoked up by President Trump is the rivalry between the United States and China. Economic strength will be the ultimate determinant of this struggle for the position of Top Nation.The annual output in China is currently around $10 trillion a year, compared to the $17 trillion in America.
  4. The Debate Over the Alleged Higher Education Glut in China
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    Hongbin Li, Prashant Loyalka, Scott Rozelle, and Binzhen Wu recently published a piece in the Journal of Economic Perspectives particularly worth flagging.
  5. Bloomberg: China’s Rural Poor Bear the Brunt of the Nation’s Aging Crisis
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    The outlines of China’s demographic challenge are well-known: By 2050 almost 27 percent of the population will be 65 or older, up from around 10 percent in 2015. Less recognized is that the crisis will hit hardest in rural villages.
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