Social unrest ‘on the rise’ in China

Social unrest is on the rise in China, according to an analysis by a Chinese think-tank. The country is grappling with more acute social problems than ever before, according to a report from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

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Crime is also up, despite a nationwide campaign to shore up social stability. Although continued economic growth has provided a greater number of jobs, China has seen more social conflict in 2009 than before. The report on China's social trends sounds a stark warning to policy makers. More...