BusinessPhoto: HT WorldChina's Economic Slowdown Creates Lost Generation of Youth
In China, a generation born during the boom years faces dwindling job opportunities and growing despair amid economic slowdown. Ma Yongjian, a 27-year-old computer science master's student, stopped attending classes due to AI disruptions and tech layoffs. He now wanders cities like Beijing and Dali, feeling hopeless about the future as steady income growth fades, leaving many young adults struggling to find stable careers.
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