Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns
The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years.
1970-01-01 08:00
China exports see biggest drop for three years
Global demand for Chinese goods has fallen as the cost of living and rising interest rates bite.
1970-01-01 08:00
Burnt out or jobless - meet China's 'full-time children'
Gruelling work hours and a dismal job market are forcing young Chinese to make unusual choices.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment
A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hikikomori: Why S Korea is paying young recluses to leave home
Money only "touches the surface" of a deeper problem, former recluses and youth workers say.
1970-01-01 08:00