Assistant general secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions HENRY FOWLER reports on day 1 from the GFTU’s residential Summer School at Quorn Grange Hotel
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Propaganda war against China intensifies
Dr PING HUA argues that the British government should not close the Confucius Institutes as they provide a window to understand China and learn from it
The Confucius Institute building on the Troy University campus, Alabama, March 2018
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Strike Map co-founder HENRY FOWLER discusses the significance of today’s joint union letter to video game giant Rockstar, demanding trade union recognition for its workers. Their conversation highlights how our movement can harness its collective power to rebuild union power across the private sector
The PM leaves office having squandered Labour’s electoral mandate and alienated its grassroots. He will not be missed, writes BRIAN LEISHMAN MP
Durham Miners’ Association chair STEPHEN GUY speaks to Ben Chacko about the Reform threat, what’s needed from Labour and why the Big Meeting will never lose its politics
Poland’s anger over Ukraine’s celebration of the Nazi collaborationist UPA reflects more than historical grievance, says KENNY COYLE
Can Andy Burnham’s programme deliver a productive economy – or merely a softer version of capitalism, asks VINCE MILLS
SINCE the beginning of the 21st century, as China's economic strength has increased, its international status has improved significantly.
The peaceful rise of China, an ancient country in the east, has become the focus of attention of all countries in the world. Many governments and peoples globally are optimistic about China and becoming more interested in the country with an increasing enthusiasm for in-depth exchanges and co-operation.
As a result of China’s rise, the role of Chinese language and Chinese culture in global affairs has become unprecedentedly prominent. This has led to a global demand for learning.
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