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QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 17: A job hunter looks at colorful job flyers printed with recruitment information at a free labour market on January 17, 2019 in Qingdao, Shandong Province of China. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx CFP111186424043

Young people experience unemployment and job frustration

With too many applicants, government intervention and Covid aftershocks, the Chinese labor market remains uncertain. Workers complain about unpaid wages and choleric bosses. Those affected react with frustration and defiance, even to the point of refusing to work.

By Gregor Koppenburg

Emmanuel Macron recoit Ursula Von Der Leyen pour un dejeuner de travail en preparation de leur visite d Etat en Chine, Palais de l Elysee, Paris, France, le 03/04/2023. Emmanuel Macron receives Ursula Von Der Leyen for a working lunch in preparation for their state visit to China, Palais de l Elysee, Paris 290393 2023-04-03 Ile de France Paris France Von Der Leyen, Ursula Macron, Emmanuel PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY Copyright: xLionelxGuericolas/MPPx STAR_290393_009

Von der Leyen and Macron travel with different expectations

The French president and the head of the EU Commission have a difficult mission ahead of them in Beijing: to present EU and national interests in a unified manner. While von der Leyen insists on a "de-risking" of trade relations, Macron hopes for thick economic contracts with the People's Republic.

By Amelie Richter