BEIJING – Millions of families in China believed they were doing everything exactly right. They followed the unwritten rules, bought expensive homes, and invested heavily in their children. Today, however, that familiar promise of guaranteed success is fading fast for many. Instead of enjoying wealth, many are facing a harsh, unpredictable new reality. Some young […]

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BEIJING – For decades, the unwritten social contract in China was simple, brutal, and highly effective: study endlessly, work punishing hours, do not question the system, and in return, you will get rich. Your life will be better than your parents’ lives. You will buy an apartment, marry, and secure your place in a rising […]

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Desperate Measures: How Joblessness Pushes the Poor to Sell Blood to Get By

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