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Many middle-aged workers who lost their jobs have turned to food delivery, while others with unstable employment also take it on as a side gig. For example, in Beijing, the number of food delivery workers in the first half of last year surged by an astonishing 49.7% compared to the previous year. As a result, the industry has become saturated.Another concerning trend is the rising number of women entering nightclub jobs amid the wave of unemployment. A male vlogger, who has worked in nightclubs for 17 years, said that 2025 has seen the highest number of women in the industry, and even more are expected to join during the summer break.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Amid economic uncertainty, more people are turning to the lottery in hopes of achieving sudden wealth. According to the latest data from China’s Ministry of Finance, national lottery sales reached 620 billion yuan (approximately 84.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, reflecting a 7.6% increase from the previous year and establishing a record high since the lottery began in 1984. With an estimated 300 million lottery players, this equates to an average annual expenditure of more than 2,000 yuan per person on lottery tickets.

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In recent years, the prices of women’s underwear have been climbing, especially for well-known brands, where a single bra can cost several hundred yuan. This has made it a heavy burden for many consumers. At the same time, the market is flooded with low-quality, cheaper options, leaving women stuck in a dilemma—expensive ones are unaffordable, but the cheap ones don’t last.A female reviewer recently posted a video complaining about the rising prices of women’s underwear.

China has become the world’s second-largest economy, a result of more than forty years of relentless growth. During this period, over eight hundred million people have been lifted out of poverty. However, the good times may be coming to an end as the capital that has financed China’s growth is running out, the energy that has powered its manufacturing is becoming more expensive, and the runaway growth of its property market has suffered a devastating crash. China’s economy is facing the most ominous challenges since the great boom. Nevertheless, China is the main trading partner for more than one hundred and twenty countries, meaning that troubles in the Middle Kingdom could affect and will affect everyone.

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