Chinese Youth Are Crying ‘Can’t Bear It Anymore’: Salaries in Beijing & Shanghai Hit an 8-Year Low

A woman who is currently unemployed revealed that she hasn’t had any contact with the outside world for over a week. She candidly expressed that the current employment situation in China is challenging. At 29 years old, she’s unmarried and childless, which has led many companies to be reluctant to hire her. Despite having six years of work experience, she lamented feeling less desirable than a recent graduate, causing her great anxiety. The woman shared that the prevailing wage in most cities currently ranges between 1,000 to 2,500 yuan (equivalent to 137 to 342 US dollars). According to the latest statistics on April 1st from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, only 15 regions have a minimum monthly wage of 2,000 yuan (approximately 274 US dollars) or more, with Shanghai leading at 2,590 yuan (approximately 354 US dollars). Dongguan’s minimum wage stands at 1,900 yuan (around 260 US dollars) per month. The reality might be even harsher: 600 million Chinese people earn an avera