China Report Magazine Issue 148 Back Issue

Against global uncertainties, China-EU relations has come to a cross road after 50 years (p.14-17). As the world marks the 80th anniversary of victory against fascists in WWII, the grandson of the German envoy recounts how his grandfather, out of humanity and courage, saved tens of thousands of Chinese people during the Japanese massacre in the Rape of Nanking (p.52-55). China’s silver economy is moving to the front stage as the population ages. How can society ensure more independent and safer living for the 310 million over 60 years of age, in adapting housing (p.20-23) and institution building for the rental market regarding senior citizens (p.24-27)? China is seeing a major overhaul of the higher education system to meet the new demands in a technology-driven economy (p.40-43). And a trip to the home of Confucius may fill you up with food for thought (p.60-61).