Posted 2/15/2024, 2:05:57 AM
China's Lying Flat Youth Challenge Xi to Address Job Woes and Well-Being
- China's youth are increasingly "lying flat" - working just enough to get by in order to have more free time
- The trend comes as China's economy slows and youth unemployment hits 21.3%
- Surveys show Generation Z is the most pessimistic age group in China
- This poses a policy challenge for President Xi to pacify 280 million young Chinese
- Some like Chu Yi prioritize well-being over corporate jobs and feel their choice is worthwhile
