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This is the first article in a series on China's southern Chaoshan region, exploring the history, culture, and identities behind its recent resurgence in the spotlight. In China’s film market this ...

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China has lowered its growth target to levels not seen in decades. Chinese officials indicated the lower target range was in anticipation of greater global uncertainty. Chinese leadership would ...

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