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China retreats to financial shadows to boost eco growth

Down a shady lane buzzing with cicadas, a security guard stands inside the near-deserted park's administration building, its foyer featuring a reflecting pool and a two-storey-high stone relief of traditional Chinese figures in flowing robes.

Working smarter: The lost art of using a secretary

A generation ago, having a secretary was a middle-management perk. These days you are unlikely to get a PA until you are much further up the ladder. As a result, many people starting senior jobs that come with an assistant are used to doing administrative tasks themselves.