The Star·4 min read·medium
As lay-offs hit, China’s unemployed find sanctuary in Communist Party centres
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The Star Online
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Unemployed young professionals in China are increasingly using Communist Party community service centers as free co-working spaces. These facilities, originally intended for party activities, provide air conditioning and Wi-Fi to those struggling in a difficult job market.
GUANGDONG (SCMP): Most mornings, Joey Zhang can be found in an unusual setting for young professionals: with her laptop open and her bag placed beside her chair, she sits in a Communist Party community service centre in Guangzhou – a facility traditionally occupied by retirees and custodial workers when it isn’t sitting empty.
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