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The Intelligence: meeting Ukraine’s first lady

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China's Toilet Revolution: Challenges and Innovations

This chapter examines China's transformative toilet revolution aimed at enhancing national sanitation, with a keen focus on urban versus rural disparities. It highlights advancements made and the ongoing challenges, particularly in rural areas where facilities remain inadequate, alongside public health implications. The discussion also touches on the government's approach to communication, local accountability, and the unexpected intertwining of luxury markets amid public health improvements.

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