Desolate Cities, No Jobs: More and More Chinese People Are Sleeping on the Streets

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China’s youth employment crisis is getting worse in 2026.

From Shenzhen to Shanghai, from Yiwu to Chongqing, more and more signs point to a struggling economy: empty streets, closed businesses, and rising unemployment. Many young people can’t find jobs, while others are forced to return home or adopt a “lying flat” lifestyle.

In this video, we explore real footage showing:

Families struggling to survive in major cities
Job seekers unable to find work despite traveling across provinces
Shops, malls, and entire streets shutting down
Youth facing low salaries, high living costs, and uncertain futures

With a record 12.7 million graduates entering the job market, competition has never been more intense. At the same time, wages remain low and job scams are increasing, making the situation even more difficult.

Is this just a temporary slowdown — or something deeper?

👉 Watch till the end to see what’s really happening inside China’s economy.


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