A record 12.7M graduates are entering China's workforce in 2026 as AI adds uncertainty to an oversaturated job market with a shrinking pool of entry-level roles (Yan Zhuang/New York Times)

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In 2026, China faces a record influx of 12.7 million new graduates entering an already crowded job market. The rise of artificial intelligence is adding uncertainty by reducing available entry-level positions.

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