8 h. ago 25% of Hong Kong employers plan to cut staff in next quarter: survey

About 25 per cent of Hong Kong employers plan to cut staff in the next quarter, according to a human resources company’s survey, as the latest government figures showed the city’s unemployment rate reached a 30-month high of 3.5 per cent for March to May. Workforce solutions provider ManpowerGroup Greater China released its latest employment outlook survey on Tuesday, with about 33 per cent of the 522 employers polled saying they expected to hire more personnel in the next three months. About 25...

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21 h. ago Can ‘emerging occupations’ solve China’s youth job crisis? Not everyone is sold

The city of Xian in western China – renowned as the country’s ancient capital and home of the Terracotta Army – has long been a prime destination for tourists from home and abroad. But Chang Youli, a stylist of traditional Chinese clothing (hanfu) based in the city, has noticed many people are joining her trade to cater to a particular type of traveller. “Thanks to government promotions, the tourism industry here has grown, and more people are coming to experience hanfu,” said Chang, who now...

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6 d. ago 2025 Beijing Youth Curling Competition concludes at National Aquatics Center

2025 Beijing Youth Curling Competition concludes at National Aquatics Center  China.org.cn

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1 week ago AI content detector: why does China dismiss it as ‘superstition tech’?

With the graduation season approaching, many Chinese universities have introduced regulations setting clear requirements for the proportion of artificial intelligence-generated content – or the “AI rate”, as it is called – in theses. Some universities have used the AI rate as a deciding factor in whether a thesis is approved. The rule is intended to prevent academic misconduct, as educators have become increasingly concerned about the unregulated use of AI in producing scholarly literature,...

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1 week ago Why China youth find special spots to cry away stress, like Forbidden City, courthouses

A growing number of young Chinese adults in search of emotional release are taking things to a new geographical level. They have turned to designated so-called City Cry spots such as courthouses, psychiatric hospitals, and even tourist landmarks like the Forbidden City, to freely weep in public. Young Chinese people are increasingly overwhelmed by work stress, rising unemployment, economic uncertainty, and a growing sense of urban fatigue, prompting many to seek emotional release. Experienced...

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1 week ago Explainer | Why China youth find special spots to cry away stress, like Forbidden City, courthouses

Explainer | Why China youth find special spots to cry away stress, like Forbidden City, courthouses  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago International Youth & Family Sports Carnival held in Beijing

International Youth & Family Sports Carnival held in Beijing  China Daily

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3 w. ago China’s youth unemployment rate falls ahead of crunch graduation season

Youth unemployment eased slightly in April, but could soon climb again as a record 12.2 million students prepare to graduate.

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4 w. ago Feature: Tokyo youth delegation shares reasons for China visit

Feature: Tokyo youth delegation shares reasons for China visit  People's Daily Online

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last month Tariffs in the eyes of Americans: Trip to China shows U.S. youth the power of human connections

Tariffs in the eyes of Americans: Trip to China shows U.S. youth the power of human connections  news.cgtn.com

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