China’s youth unemployment rate hits new high as recovery falters

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The unemployment rate among 16- to 24-year-olds rose to a record high in June 2023, according to official data. China’s economic growth in the second quarter was below market expectations. The disappointing indicators were recorded despite Beijing’s efforts to boost post-pandemic recovery and raises questions about what tools China has to try and reverse weakening momentum for the rest of the year.