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Why China's Youth Are Returning to Smaller Cities
In episode 164 of China Economy with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a quiet shift in China's labor market: young professionals are leaving megacities like Beijing and Shanghai for lower-tier cities, driven by a mix of remote work, regional policy incentives, and a re-evaluation of work-life balance. The hosts anchor the conversation in the latest data — including a recent dip in the youth jobless rate and a surprising surge in exports from inland provinces — and discuss what this means for real estate, consumption, and the broader economy. They also examine how smaller cities are…
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