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The Great Chinese Pork Meltdown: A Reflection of Economic Collapse and Public Health Crisis
China, often lauded by its government as a nation that lifts its citizens out of poverty and steers toward "common prosperity," is currently facing an alarming economic and public health crisis. The heart of this upheaval is the collapsing pork industry, which has historically been central to Chinese diets and culture. The decline in pork prices, driven by overproduction and plunging demand, reveals far deeper issues within China’s economy, including overleveraged corporate giants, shrinking consumer purchasing power, and emergent health risks.