Youth unemployment is a global problem, but in China the rate—21.3%—is particularly alarming, not just because it's high, but because it could affect other economies and geopolitical relations. The ...

True, the lockdowns under the government’s zero-COVID policy were much more draconian and economically damaging than other countries’ containment policies, and they were enforced for more than a year ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The unemployment rate ticked up in May on the back of a decline in the ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. A recent report highlights a concerning rise in long-term unemployment, with 27% of jobless ...

China is now facing a severe unemployment issue, and its magnitude s likely to be significantly underestimated previously. According to data from the country’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), ...