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China’s first generation of migrant workers helped build the country into an economic powerhouse. But now, as they age out of the workforce, they face a bleak future with meagre benefits – or none at all.

China has officially forecast growth of ‘around 5 per cent’ this year, but with exports having fallen in each of the last four months and with an ongoing crisis in the property market, financial institutions have lowered their forecasts.

Advocates say a provincial grant for people 65 and older to access funding for hearing aids is good news, but doesnt provide support for younger Manitobans.

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A novel, automated liquid biopsy test in development by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center can accurately detect the presence of cancer DNA in the blood of patients with metastatic breast cancer within five hours.

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The number of Chinese and other people -- living in Beijing-controlled territories -- seeking asylum in foreign countries has surged dramatically in the past decade, which experts say is an indication of growing fears of Beijings oppressive policies among its residents, a media report said.

The number of Chinese and other people -- living in Beijing-controlled territories -- seeking asylum in foreign countries has surged dramatically in the past de

The number of Chinese and other people -- living in Beijing-controlled territories -- seeking asylum in foreign countries has surged dramatically in the past de

The number of people from China seeking asylum worldwide has risen sharply in the past decade, according to the U.N.