A growing number of job ads are imposing age limits of 35, leaving many Chinese nearing middle age feeling uncertain about their future. Illustration: Perry Tse
Coronavirus pandemic leaves China’s over-35s with uncertain job prospects
- Amid a tough job market, Chinese jobseekers above age 35 are feeling increasingly insecure about their future
- Many firms are seen as favouring young and energetic graduates in China, where age discrimination is not illegal
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China economy
A growing number of job ads are imposing age limits of 35, leaving many Chinese nearing middle age feeling uncertain about their future. Illustration: Perry Tse