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A record 12.7M graduates are entering China's workforce
A record 12.7M graduates are entering China's workforce in 2026 as AI adds uncertainty to an oversaturated job market with a shrinking pool of entry-level roles
TL;DRChina's 12.7M new graduates face fierce job competition as AI automates entry-level roles.
Why it matters: Signals how AI disruption hits labor markets hardest in countries with demographic pressure and rapid tech adoption.
A record 12.7 million young people are looking for jobs as the country embraces artificial intelligence — and as the technology begins to upend the work force.
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