Xiamen Turns Into a Ghost City — Where Did 5 Million People Go?

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Xiamen was once known as one of China’s most beautiful and livable coastal cities.But today, deserted streets, closed shops, rising unemployment, and falling confidence are painting a very different picture.
From Zhongshan Road to Zengcuo’an, many businesses are shutting down, rents are dropping, and young people are quietly leaving.With salaries around $600–$1,000 a month and living costs continuing to rise, surviving in Xiamen has become increasingly difficult.
Is Xiamen really turning into a “ghost city”?Where did the people go—and what does this reveal about the broader challenges facing China’s economy?
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