China’s rust belt cities shrouded in uncertainty as exhausted natural resources shake China’s foundations
The northeast rust belt, once the pride and birthplace of China’s industrial development, is in its biggest economic slump as it struggles to shake off a deep-rooted planned economic mindset and dwindling resources, and a brain drain to regain competitiveness. This is the second article of a five-part series that examines the issues inhibiting reform and changes to revive growth.
