Inside China

SCMP Spotlight: middle class in China and US fear losing their status

Sep 22, 2023
This podcast discusses the challenges faced by the middle class in China and the US, including stagnant wages, an aging population, and declining university enrollments. It explores the financial worries, job insecurity, and declining assets that middle-class individuals experience. The podcast also highlights the difficulties of achieving the American dream, the impact of COVID-19, and changing hiring criteria. Overall, it sheds light on the status and concerns of the middle class in both countries.
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