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China’s a robot superpower – but are the people being left behind? | The Global Story

For decades, the Chinese Communist Party has had a distinct economic bargain with its people — obedience in exchange for economic prosperity. China continues to lead the world in sectors like green technology and robotics, but in recent years, economic growth has slowed. Signs of unrest and unease have appeared. So what happens when the government struggles to hold up its end of the bargain? The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker speaks with Asma Khalid about the Chinese citizens who feel they are being left behind. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #China Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Why are people talking about a 'Chinese century'? 04:15 What is life like for Chinese workers? 05:54 What do Chinese workers say? 09:10 What is the Chinese social contract? 15:00 When did the negativity around the social contract start? 22:00 Why are Chinese workers unhappy?

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