Why youth unemployment is surging in China
China's urban youth unemployment rate has risen to 21% as of May 2023, creating further challenges for the country amidst the Covid pandemic and impacting its economy.
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China's urban youth unemployment rate has risen to 21% as of May 2023, creating further challenges for the country amidst the Covid pandemic and impacting its economy.