China’s New Graduates, Facing a Dire Job Market, Must Also Contend With A.I.

China is facing a record 12.7 million young people seeking employment in 2026 as the country continues to adopt artificial intelligence technologies. The simultaneous expansion of A.I. deployment and the large graduate cohort has created competing pressures in the labor market. Chinese policymakers and employers are navigating how to integrate the new workforce alongside rapid automation in sectors including manufacturing, service, and information technology.

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