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China
From Hong Kong to Kashmir to the US, Authoritarianism Is Rising
We’re witnessing vigilante violence, book burning and the dismantling of constitutional protections.
Progressive Policies May Hurt the Stock Market. That’s Not a Bad Thing.
The stock market is a measure of the expectations of future profits, not economic health.
Hong Kong Protesters, Chinese Workers Point the Way to New Internationalism
There are political impulses that China's government cannot contain, co-opt or absorb.
The “Aging Crisis” Is Actually Just a Labor Crisis for the Wealthy
A smaller labor market means fewer people willing to take on low-paying jobs.
Trump’s Fixation on Intellectual Property Rights Serves the Rich
Increased enforcement benefits the already-wealthy owners of intellectual property claims.
How to Pay for Major Progressive Programs: Add New Money to the System
Presidential candidates should look to China and Japan for guidance on developing an economy-boosting monetary policy.
Calls Grow for Hong Kong Leader to Resign as Protesters Storm Legislature
Riot police in Hong Kong used tear gas to forcibly remove hundreds of protesters occupying a legislature building.
Under Trump, Manufacturing Job Growth Slows to a Trickle
The average hourly wage for manufacturing workers is, for the first time ever, slightly below the overall average.
Hong Kong Protests Demand Withdrawal of Extradition Bill, Leader’s Resignation
Critics of the extradition bill say it would infringe on Hong Kong’s independence.
Tariffs to Blame for Lowest Manufacturing Levels Since Trump Presidency
Factory output hits three-year low, thanks to erratic tariff policy and “president who understands very little.”