More university graduates in China turning to smaller cities for employment: Report

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But even as the 5,377 renminbi find generates debate, it still pales in comparison to the standard salary offered in first-tier Chinese cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen, commonly known as “Bei Shang Guang Shen”.

According to a report from the recruitment agency Zhaopin, which was published in January, China’s 38 big places, including the four mentioned above, offered an average monthly selection income of 10,420 renminbi, which was reported on by China Daily in January.

Shanghai businesses were the most generous financiers, offering the highest average income of 13,888 renminbi a month. Businesses in Beijing and Shenzhen placed second and third, both.  

OTHER ACTORS AT PLAY

Although wages may have improved, young Chinese are still looking for work outside of the major cities.  

According to Chinese news page Sixth Tone, the MyCOS review even attributed the tendency to alumni wanting to move closer to their families and avert the stress that comes with working in large cities.  

According to the report, the public sector and higher learning have emerged as key draws, with the highest proportions of university graduates working in smaller cities. 23 people worked in the education field. Employment in government and public management accounted for 14 %, while jobs in government and public management accounted for 14 %. 9 per share.  

Sixth Tone notes that the trend has also been influenced by fresh policy initiatives that aim to re-enter graduates from their communities.  

One case was Suichang County in Zhejiang province, which offered master’s degree buyers a 300,000 yuan housing payment and a 30,000 yuan yearly life salary for five years if they worked for a local company, Sixth Tone reported.  

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China and ASEAN need to work together on Myanmar crisis: Observers

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WHERE ASEAN HAS FAILED

Since the fight started more than three years ago, when Myanmar’s military junta seized power in a revolt, the local clustering has been having trouble playing the key mediator position.

ASEAN’s victory banks strongly on Myanmar’s application of the Five-Point Consensus, a peace plan agreed upon by all leaders of the union, which includes an instant cessation of murder, creative dialogue, and provision of charitable aid.

The discussion has so far been a failure, with the coup refusing to join the agreements.

Authorities said there are indications that Thailand might remain reconsidering its Myanmar plan and taking on a more active part with fresh Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

We’ve clearly seen a more strategic approach and a willingness to play a more natural role as a mediator and peacemaker under the new leadership in Bangkok, said Dr. Wong.

Beijing, for its work, has been unable to keep Myanmar’s defense or military parties to the peace. In recent months, poradic fighting has continued and gotten worse, leading to air defense and live-fire training in China’s neighbor’s vicinity.

CHINA’S MEDIATION Work

China brokered the ceasefire agreement between the military and an ally of racial minority guerrilla groups in January, alarmed by the overflow of violence when five people were injured in Yunnan, in its southwest province, after an ordnance barrel crossed from Myanmar.

One of Myanmar’s strongest friends, Beijing has relationships with the key people in the fight, including the coup, cultural forces, the human National Unity Government, and Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy group. It is also close to Laos, the current ASEAN chair.

This puts Beijing in a prime position for peace efforts, said observers.

China is not just engaged in facilitation, but also a mediating function. China has more influence than any other stakeholders, and has leverage on all the stakeholders, ” said Mr Amara Thiha, a researcher from the Peace Research Institute Oslo.

He added that to safeguard its investments and interests in the nation, Myanmar needs to be stabilized.

“China’s mediation in Myanmar is not just about protecting its economic interests, it’s of strategic interest in the longer term … ( to prevent ) a power vacuum where external actors, Western actors could come in, ” he said.

Beijing has tried to avoid taking explicit sides in the conflict, according to Dr. Digby James Wren, senior advisor at the Royal Academy of Cambodia’s International Relations Institute, and has instead chosen to work with all parties as a mediator.

China is trying to find the shortest possible friction. It wants ( the situation ) to be as stable as possible. He said,” I do n’t believe the Chinese government is actively supporting any activities against the Myanmar government, but I do n’t believe they are providing as much support as they might have previously,” he said.

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Japan court denies fishing rights to Ainu people

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A court in Japan rejected a request by an Ainu indigenous people to reclaim control over salmon fishing in the river, a government official said on Thursday ( Apr 18 ). The judge made the first ruling regarding aboriginal rights relating to Ainu people, who formerly resided both in theContinue Reading

Indian PM Modi’s cult-like status likely to win him third term in office, say experts

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INDIA ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE

According to the BJP, India has evolved on the international stage under Mr. Modi to become a power to reckon with by different world powers.

For many of his followers, Mr Modi’s charm is his character and how he has embraced his Hindu belief boldly in the world’s most popular state.  

They claimed that he has boosted Indians ‘ perception of the people and that his continued climb will depend on his staying in power.

“There is not a single thing that we do n’t like about Modi, ” said one supporter. “The way he speaks, and when he goes worldwide, the sort of respect he is shown, I feel like those universe officials are respecting me personally. ”

Another admirer claimed that Modi is a steadfast believer in Hinduism, and that he is admired by everyone for it. He practices a lot of religion and devotion. I believe that God has blessed him, which is why he has quite a powerful mission. ”

One follower claimed that India has long been plagued by scandals and bribery. He continued,” Modi has promised to stop anyone who accepts gifts.” ”

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Taiwan chip giant TSMC’s profits surge on AI demand

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Taiwanese semiconductor monopoly TSMC announced on Thursday ( Apr 18 ) a nearly 9 % increase in net profits for the first quarter of 2024, helped by the demand for its microchips, which power everything from mobile devices to AI technology. More than half of the country’s silicon chips, knownContinue Reading