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    College students search for suitable positions at the Shandong University of Science and Technology campus job fair in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on March 20, 2026.
    Industrial Policy and Technology

    China pushes ahead with AI adoption and prepares for a possible jobs crisis

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    China Economic Indicators
    Oct 26, 2026
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    China’s economy steadies as surging exports lift Q3 growth above forecasts

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    Oct 26, 2026
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    Johanna Krebs
    Sophia Pradels
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    Oct 09, 2026
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    Beijing attempts to trim overcapacity, but steers clear of structural issues

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    Oct 01, 2026
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