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Facing budget blowouts and new policy directions, local governments are finding ways to shed ‘iron rice bowl’ positions without mass redundancies.

China’s labour resources may keep growing until at least 2040, and many retirees are still capable of working – if utilised, they could help offset pressure from an ageing population

Civil service positions have been increasingly sought after in recent years, particularly among fresh Chinese graduates who are facing fewer opportunities, rising living costs and mounting uncertainties.

The State Council’s decision is the latest move by Beijing to cope with a population crisis fuelled by the nation’s falling birth rate, rapidly greying population and dwindling workforce.

Mainland China’s overall population increased to 1.4126 billion in 2021, but Chinese mothers gave birth to just 10.62 million babies last year.