EconomyAI Wave Hits Youth Employment: How Can Graduates Respond?

China is expected to have a record 12.7 million university graduates in 2026, with the number seeking work exceeding 15 million when previous unemployed graduates and returning overseas students are included. Youth unemployment among 16- to 24-year-olds stood at 14.9%. Hong Kong graduates also face fewer vacancies, particularly in entry-level administrative, IT and programming roles. Scholars say AI is deeply affecting early-career jobs and highly educated cognitive work.

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