China's legislature passes a law raising the retirement age, which is now among the lowest for major economies
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The Guardian view on China’s ageing population: an economic and social conundrum | Editorial
Raising the retirement age is never popular, particularly for a country that is getting old before it gets rich . No one should be surprised that China is raising its retirement ages . They are ...Yesterday -
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How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
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Oil stares at a bleak future as China's economy sputters. The good news: A market 'bust' is unlikely
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MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
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CNBC - Business
Trump, who signed SALT deduction cap into law, now vows to 'get SALT back'
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The Sims is getting a film adaptation, among other additions
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Georgian parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
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China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
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Time to retire the emerging markets brand
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