China’s Colleges Hike Tuition Amid Weak Job Market for Graduates

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Graduates turn to street vending, food delivery, farming, and other means to make ends meet.

China’s Colleges Hike Tuition Amid Weak Job Market for Graduates

University students attend a job fair in Wuhan, in central Hubei Province, China, on March 6, 2024. With few career options and mounting disillusionment, many young Chinese are caring for elderly relatives in exchange for food, housing, or modest support, giving rise to the viral label “full-time grandchildren.” STR/AFP via Getty Images

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More than 20 provinces across China have raised university tuition fees for the upcoming academic year, despite a growing number of graduates struggling to find jobs.

Michael Zhuang

Michael Zhuang is a contributor to The Epoch Times with a focus on China-related topics.

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