The draft, which is mandatory for men, is a deeply divisive issue in the country. But volunteer enlistments have soared amid a surge in nationalism and a sluggish economy.

BUSINESS
China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years
Economic growth of 4.3 percent in the second quarter, versus the same period last year, reflected a broad slump outside of the country’s export-oriented manufacturing might.
NY Times·13h ago

