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Jan 17, 2025

China hits growth target, but consumers hold back

From the BBC World Service: China’s economy grew by 5% last year, beating expectations. But economic difficulties remain.

China hits growth target, but consumers hold back — STR/AFP via Getty Images

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Harkening back to an older form of news and storytelling
Centuries ago, when most people couldn’t read, how did communities stay informed? In some parts of Italy, they turned to traveling troubadours — story-singers who turned the latest news into stories performed in town square. And some still exist. The BBC’s Adriana Urbano reports.

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