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China Leader Warns About Unrest Due to Economy

A top government official has expressed fears that Beijing is not prepared for the increasing social unrest that is one consequence of the economic slowdown. These fears come during a decline in manufacturing, as labor strikes and other mass incidents surge. The Associated Press reports: The government needs better methods for dealing with “the negative effects” of the economy, Politbur