China’s university students are finding that their transition from adolescence to adulthood has been stagnated by the nation’s restrictive zero-Covid policy, leaving many dismayed and directionless. Illustration: Perry Tse
As young Chinese with ‘no desire to fight’ take pandemic path to adulthood, the impact will be felt for years
- Instead of leaving the nest and spreading their wings at university, China’s coming-of-age youth are relegated to a life of lockdowns, uncertainties and rising mental anguish
- Ambitions are dwindling, and there’s a rising desire for a peaceful and stable life in chaotic times, with dreams left by the wayside
China’s university students are finding that their transition from adolescence to adulthood has been stagnated by the nation’s restrictive zero-Covid policy, leaving many dismayed and directionless. Illustration: Perry Tse
