In China’s tough job market, anxious students spend thousands on internships

China's job market is becoming increasingly competitive, making it hard for students to secure internships. This is leading anxious students to spend thousands of yuan on guaranteed placements, rather than competing with thousands of applicants through standard recruitment channels. The difficulty in securing internships is a sign of a broader issue in China's economy, where a large number of graduates are entering the workforce with limited job opportunities.

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China's job market is highly competitive, and students are spending large amounts of money on internships. This suggests a challenging environment for young people to enter the workforce.

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