Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) recently said the country’s development must be for the people, and that the wealth gap must be tackled as a “political” problem. Photo: Xinhua
Opinion
Opinion
China’s economic boom is a great story, but for many it still reads like Les Misérables
- As China’s economic boom continues to predominantly favour the rich and powerful, there are questions about why life for many must be so hard in a period of prosperity
- Anecdotal examples of economic hardship are rife among China’s working class
Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) recently said the country’s development must be for the people, and that the wealth gap must be tackled as a “political” problem. Photo: Xinhua
