The Age Trap: How China’s “Curse of 35” is Marginalizing Millions?

As China’s economy evolves, mid-career workers are being pushed out of the job market—creating a crisis few are willing to address

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China’s transformation from a rural backwater to the world’s second-largest economy is often hailed as one of the most remarkable development stories in modern history. From tech giants like Tencent and Alibaba to vast infrastructure and manufacturing prowess, the country's growth has uplifted hundreds of millions. However, beneath this rapid ascent lies a quieter but deeply troubling social trend recently—the “Curse of 35.”