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Now playing Next Economy China looks for 6.5 to 7% economic growth in 2016, warns on unemployment China has set its economic growth projection range at 6.5 to 7 percent this year, but efforts to reduce overcapacity of coal and steel are expected to raise unemployment. 03/02/2016
Now playing Next China Tens of thousands stranded as world largest mass migration begins Tens of thousands of rail passengers in China have been left stranded after adverse weather delayed trains. In what’s known as the world’s largest 02/02/2016
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Now playing Next China Four Chinese miners rescued after 36 days underground In China, four miners are rescued after 36 days underground. The search goes on for 13 people still missing. 29/01/2016
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Now playing Next China US urges China to take stronger stance over N Korea nuclear tests US Secretary of State John Kerry has sharply criticised North Korea for carrying out a fourth nuclear test, despite international warnings. Kerry has 27/01/2016
Now playing Next Economy Alibaba set for weaker growth Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is expected to post its weakest quarterly revenue growth on record when it reports later this week. That is 25/01/2016