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China’s economy: what’s its weak spot? | The Economist

2021-06-25

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The number of working-age people in China is shrinking. Could this threaten the country’s rise as an economic superpower? Read more here: https://econ.st/3dgzqz0 Find all of our coverage about China here: https://econ.st/3qpd7wz Read our special report about Chinese youth: https://econ.st/2TXmwzd Is China’s population shrinking? https://econ.st/3vTXxu2 Listen to an episode of “The Intelligence” podcast about China’s census:...

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Did covid-19 leak from a Chinese lab? | The Economist

2021-06-18

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For most of 2020 the theory that covid-19 leaked from a Chinese lab was dismissed as unlikely. In the past few months it has gained currency. Our experts explain why. Read more here: https://econ.st/3gzOVnV 00:00 - Where did covid-19 come from? 00:44 - What evidence is there? 02:06 - Why was the lab-leak theory dismissed? 03:23 - Could the lab leak have been deliberate? 04:07 - Could covid-19 be man made? 05:51 - How are the origins being...

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Crypto: will the bitcoin dream succeed? | The Economist

2021-06-12

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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies set out to upend the financial order and replace conventional money. Bitcoin has certainly disrupted the global financial system, but can it ever live up to the hype? Read our latest report on cryptocurrency: https://econ.st/3wnYfRr Find The Economist’s latest finance and economics coverage: https://econ.st/3pCKsnp Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest coverage:...

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Can Brazil Survive Bolsonaro? | The Economist

2021-06-04

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Since coming to power President Jair Bolsonaro has shaken democracy, accelerated deforestation in the Amazon and played down the danger of the coronavirus pandemic, with calamitous results. Could Brazil survive another four years of his leadership? Read the special report here: https://econ.st/3fPue6S Find all of our coverage of the Americas: https://econ.st/3g4gLXZ Read all of coronavirus coverage here: https://econ.st/3vMo6BU How Jair...

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Why hunting animals could be good for conservation | The Economist

2021-05-29

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Trophy hunting sparks outrage around the world. But the highly controversial sport can actually help to protect some of Africa's most endangered big animals. Here's how. Find The Economist’s latest coverage of Africa: https://econ.st/3bTxaNw Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest coverage: https://econ.st/3l79OHi Read more about airlines banning trophy hunting: https://econ.st/3bVs6by Does conservation...

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How covid-19 exposes systemic racism in America | The Economist

2021-05-24

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Black people in America are twice as likely to die from covid-19 as white people. This highlights the country’s ongoing struggle with structural racism, as our experts explain Sign up to our weekly American politics newsletter “Checks and Balance,” to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3vlemOX Read our special report on race in America: https://econ.st/2QOtjKs George Floyd’s legacy, a year since his murder: https://econ.st/3oKjx8A How...

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How to deal with big tech | The Economist

2021-05-21

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Senator Amy Klobuchar is leading a crusade against big-tech giants such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook and Google. These companies dominate the S&P 500 and wield a huge amount of influence. Should they be broken up? Read more here: https://econ.st/3bK8w1U 00:00 - Problems with big tech 01:07 - The effect of business monopolies 02:28 - How to rein in big tech firms 04:45 - Could regulation harm consumers? 06:45 - Epic Games v Apple...

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Fortnite to far right: the rise of digital extremism | The Economist

2021-05-15

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In America, far-right extremism is now considered a greater domestic threat than Islamist terrorism. The pandemic has exacerbated the spread of white supremacism and neo-nazism, which are a plague to global security.

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Covid-19: how many people have died? | The Economist

2021-05-14

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Officially, covid-19 has killed 3m people around the world. But statistical modelling from The Economist suggests the number could be as much as four times higher. Chapters 00:00 - How accurate is the official death toll? 01:25 - How to calculate the real death toll 02:10 - How to calculate India’s death toll? 03:25 - Where has the death toll been underreported? 04:14 - Where are excess deaths lower than expected? 05:06 - India’s second wave...

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Is Myanmar a failed state? | The Economist

2021-05-11

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Myanmar is on the brink of collapse. Its armed forces are continuing a brutal crackdown—arresting, torturing and killing protesters—as Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s de-facto leader, is detained. Our experts answer your questions. Chapters 00:00 - What will happen to Aung San Suu Kyi? 02:15 - What are India and China doing? 03:37 - Should the West intervene? 05:25 - What’s happening to the Rohingya refugees? 07:16 - How will Myanmar’s neighbours be...

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Could digital currencies put banks out of business? | The Economist

2021-05-08

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Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been billed as a major disruptor to finance. But digital currencies issued by governments might be even more radical—they may even threaten the future of traditional banking. Read our special report, “The Future of Banking” : https://econ.st/3tuTT8y Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3a6aZmv Read more of our coverage on Finance & Economics: https://econ.st/3b0g3cs Listen to...

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Is Taiwan part of China? | The Economist

2021-04-29

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Taiwan’s sovereignty has been a disputed issue for centuries. Though the island sees itself as independent, China insists it is part of the People’s Republic and has not ruled out taking Taiwan by force. That could ignite an all-out war between American and China. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3a6aZmv Read all of our Asia coverage: https://econ.st/2QDDDEJ Listen to Intelligence’s daily podcast “Scared strait:...

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Alexei Navalny: will the West stand up to Russia? | The Economist

2021-04-23

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Alexei Navalny’s hunger strike has prompted widespread international support. Vladimir Putin has warned that any country meddling in Russia’s affairs will “regret their actions”. How should the West respond to a tyrant like Putin? Chapters 00:00 - What’s happening in Russia? 00:54 - What does Navalny represent for Russia? 01:36 - How should America respond? 03:08 - Do sanctions work? 05:30 - Why were troops sent to the Ukranian border? 07:20 -...

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Scottish independence: could Britain break up? | The Economist

2021-04-18

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The union between the nations of the United Kingdom is looking increasingly fragile, thanks to Brexit. If Scotland were to break away from Britain it would face an uncertain future—as would the rest of the union. Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3a6aZmv See all of our Britain coverage: https://econ.st/3e1cN15 How the pandemic has strengthened calls for Scottish independence: https://econ.st/3tqDZwL Scottish...

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The Trial of the Chicago 7: fact v drama | The Economist

2021-04-10

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“The Trial of the Chicago 7” has been nominated for six Oscars. Aaron Sorkin, the film’s screenwriter and director, speaks to The Economist about the tension between historical accuracy and compelling drama. 00:00 - The Trial of the Chicago 7 00:51 - Why is the story still so relevant? 01:34 - How to adapt real events into drama 02:40 - Why the film deviates from historical fact 04:41 - Historical accuracy v artistic truth 05:41 - Altering events...

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How AI is transforming the creative industries | The Economist

2021-04-07

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Artificial intelligence is helping humans make new kinds of art. It is more likely to emerge as a collaborator than a competitor for those working in creative industries. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3dm9rp9 Find our most recent science and technology coverage: https://econ.st/2QTAukd Listen to Babbage, The Economist’s science and technology podcast: https://econ.st/3ftaPJf...

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The remote-working revolution: how to get it right | The Economist

2021-04-01

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It’s likely working from home is here to stay—for some workers, at least. But this “new normal” will have long-term implications for the relationship between employers and employees—from tax, to employment law, to physical and mental health. Read more of our coverage on business : https://econ.st/3weF8t0 Listen to our podcast “Homework: the future of the office”: https://econ.st/3ddJo3u How pandemic is affecting working mums:...

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Can vaccine passports kickstart the economy? | The Economist

2021-03-26

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Vaccine passports are likely to become a feature of everyday life as lockdowns are lifted across the world. But as “green passes” kick-start economies, what are the potential drawbacks? Read more of our coverage on coronavirus : https://econ.st/397Mkxq Listen to "The Jab", our new vaccine-related podcast series: https://econ.st/3w2ZiGC Listen to our daily podcast "The Intelligence": https://econ.st/3f7O1ic How well will...

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Israel’s election: what next for Netanyahu? | The Economist

2021-03-20

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Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, is campaigning in the country’s fourth election in two years—while also standing trial on corruption charges. Will this election mark a shift in Israel’s political landscape? 00:00 - Four elections in two years: why? 00:57 - How is Netanyahu polling? 01:59 - Netanyahu’s corruption charges 03:03 - What’s next for the corruption trial? 04:33 - What led to government collapse 05:34 - Where has Netanyahu...

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The future of shopping: what’s in store? | The Economist

2021-03-18

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The pandemic has upended the way people buy—online retail has soared as high-street shops and malls close. Brands are now racing to exploit one of the most important weapons in the battle for buyers: their customers’ data. Read our special report on the future of shopping here: https://econ.st/2Q8XQC2 Read more of our business coverage: https://econ.st/2OsXUw2 Listen to “Money Talks” weekly podcast on markets, the economy and business:...

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