China’s labour market has undergone big changes this year as a result of regulatory tightening and a pandemic-induced economic slump. Illustration: SCMP
China’s jobseekers search for ‘stability’ as coronavirus and regulatory crackdowns take toll
- More Chinese are abandoning their search for once-coveted private sector jobs and pursuing a stable career in the public sector
- The job market has undergone big changes in the past two years amid a virus-induced economic slump and regulatory tightening
China’s labour market has undergone big changes this year as a result of regulatory tightening and a pandemic-induced economic slump. Illustration: SCMP