Young Adults in China Ditch Rat Race to Be 'Full-Time Children'
High unemployment and long work days are leaving many Chinese young adults feeling hopeless. Some are moving back home and working for their parents.
Stay updated with breaking news from Lying Flat. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
High unemployment and long work days are leaving many Chinese young adults feeling hopeless. Some are moving back home and working for their parents.
Of stuff. they used to enjoy like travel, luxury, buying luxury brands es especially for the middle class. >> when you look at a piece of data you look at economics, and i wonder if there's a backdrop to it, which is the recent numbers show that people are getting married much less in china. young people are getting the much lower rates of partnerships and marriages. what do you think that's about? >> in china there's a term for that. it's called lying flat. they're not dating. they're not getting married and they're not having kids because that shows a sense of, you know, really frustration w...
Psychological research explores a new anti-material movement that embraces singlehood without any bitterness.
In a tough job climate, some young Chinese are ‘lying flat’, ‘letting it rot’ or considering leaving the country. Recent regulatory clampdowns on sectors like tutoring have not helped job prospects. To solve the problem, the government should listen to young people.
Young Chinese are "lying flat" and starting to prioritize leisure and personal comfort.