Country Sides and First Tier Cities Show Shocking Desolation; Businesses Anxious and Difficult

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February 10th, 2026, is the traditional Chinese "Little New Year," a joyous day for offering sacrifices to the Kitchen God, cleaning, pasting Spring Festival couplets, and welcoming the New Year. However, with China's economy remaining sluggish, unemployment rising, and heavy burdens such as mortgages, people's lives are under increasing pressure.

Especially in rural areas, migrant workers' incomes have decreased, the festive atmosphere has noticeably faded, and with a significant decline in consumer spending, some people can't even afford meat. With the Chinese New Year approaching, the rural areas are becoming increasingly deserted, leading many to lament that 2026 will be the quietest year in history.

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