Experts say a retired senior official’s TV confession before trial shows that China’s anti-corruption drive serves as political control more than due process.
Despite incentives, young Chinese—who grapple with high urban living costs and job uncertainty amid an economic slowdown—are reluctant to start families.
Authorities attribute the surge to more frequent scanning and promote insurance; Chinese citizens and an expert suspect there are other factors causing it.
Experts say a retired senior official’s TV confession before trial shows that China’s anti-corruption drive serves as political control more than due process.
Despite incentives, young Chinese—who grapple with high urban living costs and job uncertainty amid an economic slowdown—are reluctant to start families.
Authorities attribute the surge to more frequent scanning and promote insurance; Chinese citizens and an expert suspect there are other factors causing it.