Despite incentives, young Chinese—who grapple with high urban living costs and job uncertainty amid an economic slowdown—are reluctant to start families.
Exports contributed to nearly one-third of China’s economic growth as domestic spending and investment remained sluggish amid a prolonged property crisis.
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
Authorities attribute the surge to more frequent scanning and promote insurance; Chinese citizens and an expert suspect there are other factors causing it.
Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.
Despite incentives, young Chinese—who grapple with high urban living costs and job uncertainty amid an economic slowdown—are reluctant to start families.
Exports contributed to nearly one-third of China’s economic growth as domestic spending and investment remained sluggish amid a prolonged property crisis.
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
Authorities attribute the surge to more frequent scanning and promote insurance; Chinese citizens and an expert suspect there are other factors causing it.
Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.