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BENEATH CHINA'S RESILIENT ECONOMY, A LIFE OF PAY CUTS AND SIDE HUSTLES

  • NEWS Desk Global
  • Jul 16, 2025
  • 1 min read

Chinese state firm employee Zhang Jinming makes up for a 24% cut to his salary by delivering food for three hours every night after work and on weekends - and hopes he can avoid awkward encounters with colleagues.

"Being a part-time delivery person while working for a state-owned enterprise isn't exactly considered respectable," said Zhang, whose real estate firm pays him 4,200 yuan ($585) per month, down from 5,500 yuan.

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