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Communist China at 70

China's rise to become the world's second-biggest economy is a remarkable achievement. The phenomenal growth has improved many lives but also caused issues.

China is 70 years old. Its growth has been staggering from rural economy to industrial powerhouse. We explore the many issues, both positive and negative, around this with founding executive of the Libra Association, Dante Disparte, and journalist Mehmal Sarfraz. We also look at what the nation's unique path has meant for its people with Yuen Yuen Ang, author of forthcoming book, China's Gilded Age: The Paradox of Economic Boom & Vast Corruption. Meanwhile, Facebook's plans to get the world to use its digital currency Libra continue apace. We discuss what Libra is and what it means for you. And, we talk trains! Africa's first high speed train was opened to the public in Morocco at the end of last year.The 主播大秀's Nora Fakim is in Casablanca to see how it's doing. Picture credit: Getty Images

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Tue 1 Oct 2019 00:06GMT

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