Story perspectives
Beijing's Labor Market Struggles: Fewer Jobs, Lower Wages
8/26/2025
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Story summary
- A labor market in Majuqiao, Beijing, opens at 4 a.m. with job recruiters announcing pay rates.
- Primarily male workers seek opportunities in construction and cleaning.
- The market illustrates China's economic struggles, marked by fewer jobs and lower wages.
- Older laborers encounter greater difficulties in securing employment as demand changes.
