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This warning arrives amid China's pressing employment crisis. Youth unemployment has surged, reaching over 18.9% in August, with some estimates earlier this year indicating youth joblessness hit a shocking 21.3%. The realities of underemployment and a widespread mismatch between skills and available jobs further exacerbate social tensions. The government has responded by halting certain industries temporarily and revising employment statistics to reflect more accurate figures.