China Reports Decline in Youth Unemployment for December
China's youth unemployment rate dropped to 16.5% in December, down from 16.9% in November, signaling an improvement in the labor market.
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China's National Bureau of Statistics released data on January 22, 2026, indicating a decline in the youth unemployment rate for December. The jobless rate for individuals aged 16-24, excluding college students, fell to 16.5% from 16.9% in November. This marks a modest improvement in the labor market conditions for younger workers in China
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