China’s economic expansion fails to hit government’s growth target
‘New normal’ growth hailed by policymakers as Chinese economy expands by just 7.4%
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Zaha Hadid’s Tokyo Olympic stadium slammed as a ‘monumental mistake’ and a ‘disgrace to future generations’
The 2020 Olympic stadium has faced two years of widespread criticism and budget cuts. Now prominent Japanese architect Arata Isozaki has launched a blistering attack on the designs
China’s environmental woes inspire art
Exhibition by one of China’s most well-known artists uses stark imagery to shed light on environment issues
Diageo takes £264m hit after China’s luxury goods crackdown
Drinks maker hit by its stake in Shui Jing Fang as sales tumble 78% after government action over baijiu and other brands
Orangutan experts plead for Australian food manufacturers to reject palm oil
Apes, elephants, rhinos and tigers at dire risk if unsustainable palm oil plantations allowed in Sumatran reserve
Sales of shark fin in China drop by up to 70%
Traditionally a symbol of wealth and luxury, public attitidues towards shark fin are changing in China, according to a new report