The reality China won’t show you
The reality China won’t show you
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As the spotlight stays on China’s political struggles, a deeper crisis is unfolding on the ground. This talk looks at how ordinary Chinese people are coping with a collapsing economy—crumbling infrastructure, mass pay cuts, job losses, and a housing crisis that’s turning homes into hazards. We cover the rise of bizarre new trends like “pretend offices” for the unemployed and full-time grandchildren taking care of elders as a form of work. Meanwhile, protests are erupting across the country over unpaid wages, forced evictions, and broken promises. What do these growing cracks say about the future of China’s social stability?
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