China is currently going through a lasting economic slowdown, resulting in a significant youth unemployment issue.
In the year 2023, the unemployment rate among people aged 16 to 24 reached a historic peak of 21.3 percent.
After the publication of these statistics, the government temporarily stopped reporting and then adjusted their calculation method to exclude university students.
The most recent statistics show the rate is now 15.7 percent. Many young individuals are finding themselves accepting poorly paid positions, or struggling to find any employment at all.
101 East provides a look into the lives of young people as they navigate China’s difficult job market.
In the year 2023, the unemployment rate among people aged 16 to 24 reached a historic peak of 21.3 percent.
After the publication of these statistics, the government temporarily stopped reporting and then adjusted their calculation method to exclude university students.
The most recent statistics show the rate is now 15.7 percent. Many young individuals are finding themselves accepting poorly paid positions, or struggling to find any employment at all.
101 East provides a look into the lives of young people as they navigate China’s difficult job market.
