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China's Youth Turn to Dating Apps for Job Leads

4/16/2026

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Story summary
  • In China, the youth unemployment rate for people aged 16 to 24 exceeds 16%.
  • Jobseekers are turning to dating apps to find employment amid the tight market.
  • Many youths express frustration after applying to numerous positions with few responses.
  • Some use dating apps to network and signal job-hunting intentions.
  • One woman matched with a man from her dream company, who later helped with career planning and a job referral.