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The convergence of unpaid wages, rising unemployment, and escalating protests indicates that Chinese society is on the brink of significant unrest. The intermingling of economic pressures and the social contract between the CCP and its citizens poses a formidable challenge to the party's stability. As workers increasingly express their discontent through strikes and protests, the landscape of China's socio-economic stability is shifting, suggesting that without significant intervention, the situation could spiral into wider unrest. The future remains uncertain, but the stakes are high for both the Chinese government and its citizens, as the enduring impacts of the tariff war intertwine with long-standing systemic issues.