promised in terms of job prospects and economic opportunities,” she says. “The pressure to succeed and provide for their families is immense, and the uncertainty of the future is taking a toll on their mental health.”
The Chinese government is aware of the growing social stress and has taken some steps to address it. In recent years, Beijing has implemented measures to support small and medium-sized enterprises, promote domestic consumption, and boost employment in key sectors such as technology and green energy. The central government has also launched initiatives to improve social welfare, such as expanding the coverage of healthcare and pension benefits.
However, many experts believe that these measures may not be enough to alleviate the widespread anxiety and dissatisfaction among the Chinese population. The lack of transparency in official data, the restrictions on freedom of speech and expression, and the heavy-handed tactics used by authorities to suppress dissent all contribute to a sense of frustration and hopelessness among many Chinese people.
As China grapples with the challenges of transitioning to a new economic model and maintaining social stability, the government will need to find more effective ways to address the underlying causes of social stress and ensure that the benefits of economic growth are shared more equitably among the population. Failure to do so could lead to a further escalation of social unrest and undermine the party’s legitimacy in the eyes of the Chinese people.\”