At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic, Political Headwinds

September 30, 2019
Pedestrians wait to cross a road in front of a floral installation celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China in Beijing. Streets have been cleaned and security increased before the Oct. 1 holiday.

This year's Golden Week celebrations mark China's Communist Party rule surpassing the longevity of the Soviet Union. But Beijing is being buffeted by an economic slowdown and dissent in Hong Kong.

(Image credit: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)



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