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For two decades before the coronavirus pandemic upended the economy, Zhang Chuan earned an enviable income for a migrant worker. The 45 year old left the countryside of Anhui province in 2001 and worked as a vegetable delivery man in the northeast for eight years, before starting an appliance refitting business in Shenzhen. Four years ago, he more than doubled.
More than two thirds of Chinese at retirement age are keen to re-enter the workforce, a new survey shows, adding another potential stressor on the country’s strained job market.
After graduating with an economics degree last year, Zhe Ye had his eyes set on China s civil service, a career of increasing appeal for young Chinese craving job stability.