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Established in 1843 to campaign on one of the great political issues of the day, The Economist remains, in the second half of its second century, true to the principles of its founder. James Wilson, a hat maker from the small Scottish town of Hawick, believed in free trade, internationalism and minimum interference by government, especially in the affairs of the market. Though the protectionist Corn Laws which inspired Wilson to start The Economist were repealed in 1846, the newspaper has lived on, never abandoning its commitment to the classical 19th-century Liberal ideas of its founder.

Last Updated: July 7, 2016

A China-America Romance?

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After the wildest political upsets this year, here’s a prediction for next: China will deem its relations with America to be entering something of a golden period

China’s Other Car Problem

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A lack of parking spots worries Chinese car-owners--and fixing it will be hard

China's Other Muslims

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By choosing assimilation, China’s Hui have become one of the world’s most successful Muslim minorities

Mixed Messages

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A missed opportunity to improve the environment for foreign companies in China

Squaring Off

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A museum of China’s democracy movement in 1989 is in trouble.

A Despot's Guide to Foreign Aid

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Want more cash? Vote with China at the United Nations.

Mission Improbable—Jack Ma, China’s Biggest E-Commerce Tycoon, Wants To Be a Media Mogul Too

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Jack Ma, Alibaba’s billionaire boss, wants to be a global media mogul.

Dream of The Bed Chamber

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It is not just China’s economy that has loosened up since 1979. The country is in the midst of a sexual revolution.

Leaders of Taiwan and China Hold Historic Meeting

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It was a brief encounter—an hour of discussions followed by a low-key dinner—but one of great historical resonance.

At Sea in the City

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When building cities in China, someone forgot the drains.

China Gets the 2022 Winter Olympics

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Beijing will stage the winter games in the desert.

Confucius Says, Xi Does

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Since he came to power in 2012, Mr Xi has sought to elevate Confucius—whom Mao vilified—as the grand progenitor of Chinese culture.

China Locks Up Lawyers, Defending the Rule of Law

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Amnesty International says 120 lawyers, and more than 50 support staff, family members and activists, have been rounded up in China since July 9th.

Teaching Uighur Children Mandarin will not Bring Stability to Xinjiang

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More schools move to use Chinese only, except a few hours each week in Uighur literature. President Xi Jinping emphasizes this policy as a way to fight terrorism.