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China's Youth Unemployment Steady at 16.5% Amid Job Fair

1/22/2026

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China's youth unemployment rate remained at 16.5% in December, marking four months of decline.
A November job fair attracted over 200 employers offering 4,000 positions for 2026 graduates.
The urban unemployment rate for ages 25-29 was 6.9%, while 30-59-year-olds faced 3.9%.
The government plans wage support and tax cuts to stabilize employment and spur job creation in digital and green sectors, as 12.7 million graduates are expected this year.

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China's youth unemployment rate remained at 16.5% in December, marking four months of decline.
A November job fair attracted over 200 employers offering 4,000 positions for 2026 graduates.
The urban unemployment rate for ages 25-29 was 6.9%, while 30-59-year-olds faced 3.9%.
The government plans wage support and tax cuts to stabilize employment and spur job creation in digital and green sectors, as 12.7 million graduates are expected this year.