In this latest issue of my weekly podcast, I answer listener-submitted questions. Is multi-generational housing a long-term trend? Are we transitioning from an ‘era of logic’ to an ‘era of emotion’? Is America paralleling the decline of the Roman Empire? I delve into all of these questions and more.
China accelerates "Hanification" efforts. Xi Jinping's cultural campaign aims to transform all minority cultures in China into "Han" culture. These efforts include promoting Han food, Han dress, Mandarin, and the spread of Confucius ethics. It also means the vigorous suppression of local languages and ethnic traditions and, above all, competing religions or ideologies.
EU set to impose new sanctions. The EU has agreed to sanction four unnamed Russian officials involved in the persecutions of Alexei Navalny. The sanctions will include travel bans and asset freezes. The EU will formally adopt these measures in March.
Births fall in China. From 2019 to 2020, the number of registered newborns in China fell by 15%. Most of this steep drop does not reflect the impact of Covid-19. It underscores the demographic headwinds facing the country.
Births fall in Europe. New numbers from Italy and France indicate that these countries are also experiencing baby busts, which blew up in December and January just as the impact of the pandemic was felt . Recent monthly figures show that births in several major cities have declined 10% to 25%.
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