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China’s new leadership faces challenges in the new year

China has become the largest trading partner for much of the world. Though, and perhaps because, China is in a position of economic power, income inequality and migration have become large problems for the country’s new leadership to address.

Olivia Wilde discusses new Kristof documentary ‘Half the Sky’

Arts, Culture & Media

Women and global economic and political stability

Development & Education

What’s Ahead for China in the Year of the Dragon?

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Sheryl WuDunn on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winners

Arts, Culture & Media
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Can President Hu Jintao and President Obama repair the US/China relationship?

Global Politics

China’s President Hu Jintao arrived at Andrews Air Force Base Tuesday. The meeting comes at a time when the relationship between countries is strained and both presidents are suffering from a lack of faith in their leadershi

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China considers requiring families to care for elderly

Conflict & Justice

Rapid economic growth has forced adult Chinese children to abandon their hometowns to find jobs in other parts of the country. This cultural shift has led Chinese officials to consider a law that would require adult children to care for their parents.

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Overcoming poverty and oppression: empowering women around the world

Global Politics

The Takeaway is joined by spouses Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, two people who have given a lot of thought to cultural challenges around the world, including poverty, racism, and the systematic oppression of women.

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