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China's Economy Struggles Amid Youth Unemployment and Power Shifts

3/4/2026

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Housing market weakness harms China's economy, impacting small businesses.
With 12.7 million graduates entering the job market, over 16% of youth are unemployed.
The National People's Congress (NPC) will outline growth targets and endorse a five-year plan.
In 2025, China posted a $1.2 trillion trade surplus and faced risks of overcapacity due to reliance on exports and high-tech industries.
Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, consolidates power amid military purges aimed at loyalty.

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Story summary

Housing market weakness harms China's economy, impacting small businesses.
With 12.7 million graduates entering the job market, over 16% of youth are unemployed.
The National People's Congress (NPC) will outline growth targets and endorse a five-year plan.
In 2025, China posted a $1.2 trillion trade surplus and faced risks of overcapacity due to reliance on exports and high-tech industries.
Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, consolidates power amid military purges aimed at loyalty.