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Alice Su
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Senior China Correspondent, The Economist
Taipei
Beats
Biography
I am an independent journalist based in Amman, Jordan. My work focuses on refugees, religion, China and the Middle East, and has been published in The Guardian, The Atlantic, BBC News, Foreign Policy, VICE News, WIRED and Al Jazeera America, among other outlets. I’ve reported from Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, China, the United States, Israel and Palestine. I won the 2014 Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize (gold) from the United Nations Correspondents Association for my latest project, which focused on refugee survival in Jordan and Lebanon under support from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting. I call Shanghai home, but have also lived in Hong Kong, Taiwan and California. I’m fluent in Mandarin Chinese and proficient in Levantine Arabic.
Content
By Alice Su Verified| The Economist Verified The “silver economy” could be a lucrative growth area in 2025By Alice Su, Senior China correspondent, The EconomistChina’s population is shrinking and ageing, a process that will continue apace in 2025. The total fertility rate, or the average births per woman, has fallen to 1.1, far below the 2.1 needed to maintain a stable population. After a possible small post-pandemic uptick of births in 2024, the auspicious year of the dragon, the birth rate is expected to resume its decline.
By Alice Su Verified| Los Angeles Times en Espanol Verified Han Li tenía 72 años cuando se mudó de Guangdong a Hong Kong. Después de toda una vida de trabajo en construcción, en el sureste de China, había acudido a la deslumbrante Hong Kong, uno de los principales centros financieros de Asia, para tener la oportunidad de vivir con sus hijos y sus nietos recién nacidos.
By Alice Su Verified| The Economist Verified Youth unemployment will remain highBy Alice SuListen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. “Atree cannot grow sky-high in a greenhouse, and a lazy person cannot accomplish great things,” bellowed the People’s Daily newspaper in a message to Chinese youth. The Communist Party has repeatedly exhorted the young to embrace suffering for the sake of national rejuvenation.
Company Info
The Economist
The Economist is a prominent British weekly newspaper founded in 1843 by James Wilson. Published by The Economist Group, it is headquartered in London and is known for its focus on economic liberalism, advocating for free markets and globalization. The publication is recognized for its rigorous fact-checking and minimal reporting bias, making it a trusted source for global news and analysis. The Economist offers a range of content, including in-depth coverage of world events, politics, business, science, and technology in both print and digital formats. It also provides an audio edition of the newspaper, lifestyle magazines like *1843*, and market intelligence services through its Economist Intelligence Unit. Additionally, the company produces podcasts and films, enhancing its media offerings. With a readership that includes influential business leaders and policymakers, The Economist serves a high-income, educated audience that values its comprehensive analysis of global issues.
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