China's Slowing Economy Pushes Educated Youth to Rural Areas for Work They're Overqualified For
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Many young Chinese are struggling to find jobs due to China's slowing economy and are moving to rural areas for work.
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President Xi Jinping has encouraged young people to help "revitalize the countryside" but this may just temporarily diffuse youth unemployment issues.
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Initiatives like "Village CEO" are trying to portray rural jobs as lucrative opportunities but salaries are often much lower than urban jobs.
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Some graduates feel they have no choice but to accept rural jobs and government programs that don't match their skills.
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While slower pace of rural life appeals to some, ultimately most see rural jobs as a trade-off offering stability over career development.