China's flexible workforce expected to reach 320 million this year, accounting for over 40% of urban employment

The Wall Street Journal reported that China's flexible employment population is expected to rise to 320 million this year, accounting for more than 40% of urban employment. People from all walks of life, including headhunters and street vendors, say their incomes have fallen and they are switching to cheaper alternatives.

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2026-10-22 07:16 · 10月20日华尔街日报报道，中国三季度GDP增长4.5%，但房地产投资前三季度下降21%，固定资产投资下滑7.2%，各阶层民众收入下滑、消费疲弱，经济焦虑蔓延。

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Sayings · 2026-10-22 07:02 On October 20, the Wall Street Journal reported that China's GDP grew 4.5% in the third quarter, but real estate investment fell 21% in the first three quarters, fixed-asset investment dropped 7.2%, incomes declined across all social strata, consumption was weak, and economic anxiety spread.

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