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China's 18-Point AI Jobs Plan Urges Buffer Periods, Risk Checks and Retraining for Workers

China set 18 tasks to grow AI jobs and cushion AI job losses, from unemployment buffer periods to retraining for graduates. See what changes for workers.

October 26, 2026Read Article

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News

Nearly One in Five in China's Urban Youth Labor Force Is Still Jobless After September's Drop to 18%

China's jobless rate for urban 16 to 24 year olds in the labor force, excluding students, eased to 18% in September from 18.9%. What it means for graduates.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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China's 2027 Civil Service Exam Offers 35,700 Places, With Registration Opening October 14

China plans to hire 35,700 civil servants for central agencies and their affiliated bodies in 2027. Registration opens Oct. 14. See who can apply and how.

October 13, 2026Read Article

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China's 84 Million Platform Workers Could Get a Minimum-Wage Floor and a Rest Break After Four Hours

Draft rules for China's 84 million platform workers would set a minimum-wage floor, rest after four hours and human review of bans. Comments end Nov. 8.

October 10, 2026Read Article

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BYD Is Hiring 8,000+ Factory Workers in Xi'an, and New Hires in Two Plants Can Earn Bonuses up to 6,000 Yuan

BYD is hiring 8,000+ factory workers in Xi'an, with pay up to 10,000 yuan a month and a bonus of up to 6,000 yuan in two plants. The roles, sites and rules.

September 24, 2026Read Article

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News

China's Youth Jobless Rate Jumped From 17.9% to 18.9% in One Month

China's jobless rate for 16 to 24 year olds hit 18.9% in August, up from 17.9% in July. Where the jobs, subsidies and community posts are for young job seekers.

September 18, 2026Read Article

China

China's Online Performers Are Losing Work to Their Own AI Doubles

95% of China's Q1 micro-dramas were AI-generated and a minute of video now costs $90. How performers responded, and what likeness licensing means for any career.

September 1, 2026Read Article

News

Shein's Hong Kong IPO Puts Its Garment Workers in the Spotlight

Shein's 2026 Hong Kong IPO filing renews scrutiny of the garment workers behind fast fashion, from 75-hour weeks to piece-rate pay. Here is what it means.

July 27, 2026Read Article

Jobs

China's Car Exports Top 1 Million a Month, Reshaping Global Auto Jobs

China exported 1.037 million vehicles in a single month in June 2026, reshaping auto jobs across Europe and the US. Here is what workers should do next.

July 20, 2026Read Article

Economy

China's Slowest Growth in Three Years and What It Signals for Job Seekers

China's economy grew just 4.3% in Q2 2026, the slowest in three years. Here is what the slowdown means for global hiring, factory jobs, and your career.

July 20, 2026Read Article

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China's Record Exports Leave 12.7 Million Graduates Chasing Too Few Jobs in 2026

China's exports hit a record $3.75 trillion in early 2026, yet youth unemployment near 16% and 12.7 million graduates reveal a two-speed economy for workers.

July 18, 2026Read Article

How China's AI Gold Rush Is Minting a New Class of Founders

China's AI boom is minting entrepreneurial workers who build lean instead of chasing unicorns. See what DeepSeek's frugal playbook means for your 2026 career.

July 11, 2026Read Article

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