Shao Yefan is a contributing writer at The World of Chinese. She writes articles about economic and political changes in Chinese society, especially how these affect normal people’s lives. She is particularly interested in the impact of international events like the Olympic Games on Chinese society.
As competition in cities increases, a small but growing contingent of Chinese youth are returning to the countryside to till the land and look for inner peace
As competition in cities increases, a small but growing contingent of Chinese youth are returning to the countryside to till the land and look for inner peace
China’s liberal arts students still value their expertise in the face of poor employment prospects, low salaries, and societal pressure to switch to STEM subjects
Young workers are turning to qualifications, exams, and certificates to stay ahead in a competitive job market and to feel productive in their spare time