State Council

‘Young seniors’ and ‘elderly youths’ collide as China’s internet mocks rat race

Discussion of the phrase sprouted last week when Ma Jiantang, former party secretary of the Development Research Center of the State Council, stated at a forum that individuals aged 60 to 70 should be regarded as “young seniors” because of…

‘Don’t jump to conclusions’: China needs balance amid US, EU overcapacity fears

China should be mindful of risks from overcapacity and prudently formulate industrial policies to guide enterprises amid Beijing’s hi-tech push in order to reorient economic growth and nurture new industries, a former government adviser said on Tuesday. Beijing’s bid to…