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China's Youth Unemployment Falls to 15.7% Amid Reforms

1/22/2025

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China's youth unemployment rate decreased to 15.7% in December 2024, down from 18.8% in August, thanks to government initiatives.
The urban unemployment rate averaged 5.1% in 2024, with 12.56 million new jobs created, surpassing targets.
Over 100 billion yuan was allocated for employment subsidies and job fairs to support job seekers.
Ongoing reforms focus on stabilizing employment, particularly for the increasing number of college graduates in 2025.

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Story summary

China's youth unemployment rate decreased to 15.7% in December 2024, down from 18.8% in August, thanks to government initiatives.
The urban unemployment rate averaged 5.1% in 2024, with 12.56 million new jobs created, surpassing targets.
Over 100 billion yuan was allocated for employment subsidies and job fairs to support job seekers.
Ongoing reforms focus on stabilizing employment, particularly for the increasing number of college graduates in 2025.