China's Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.3% in August
The jobless rate edged up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, according to Anadolu Agency.
China's unemployment rate rose to 5.3% in August, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The report did not provide additional details on the specific factors behind the monthly increase or breakdowns by sector or region.
Anadolu Agency did not cite the original source of the data in the excerpt reviewed.
Sources
- China's unemployment rate hits 5.3% in August — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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