Economists sharply disputed how much pain Trump's tariffs caused, but the message underscored the centrality of jobs to China's export-reliant economy

China's job market faces significant challenges as tariff tensions with the US escalate, impacting factory jobs and increasing unemployment, especially among young graduates.

As the US and China negotiate tariffs, China's struggling economy and vulnerable labour market take centre stage. A property slowdown, COVID-19 impacts, and a surge of new graduates exacerbate unemployment,