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China. one in five young people are unemployed in the world’s second largest economy

One of the statistics summarizes the severity of the economic crisis that China is going through. Every fifth young person would be unemployed there. Record: This official figure of 20% dates from July, just after Shanghai’s two-month lockdown, and will remain at this level. In general, the unemployment rate of the working population is almost four times lower (5.5%). Last weekend, some of the young protesters in Shanghai openly mentioned unemployment.

Meanwhile “The heart of China’s economy has shut down due to Covid, big companies are no longer recruiting”. confirms academician Claude Albagli, president of the Cedimes Institute. In addition, “A lot of jobs in China come from informal activities, small businesses. If people can no longer go out, they no longer have income.” The author continues Silk roads don’t lead where you think . The results.

“There are no more opportunities for students.”

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