Unemployment hits 17.7 per cent among those 16 to 24, down from 18.9 per cent in August, as graduates face competitive labour market.

China’s urban youth unemployment rate edged lower last month but remained at a concerning level amid ongoing struggles for many young people to find work in a challenging and crowded job market. The jobless rate for the 16-to-24 age group, excluding students, dipped to 17.7 per cent in September from 18.9 per cent in August, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. The August figure had hit the highest level since the data set was adjusted in 2023, following…

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