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China's 'lying flat' trend linked to one-child policy
short by / on Wednesday, 3 June, 2026
A report suggests China's one-child policy may have contributed to the rise of the "lying flat" movement among young people. Reduced household income, intense job competition, long working hours, limited social support and a mismatch between higher education and employment opportunities are cited as key factors behind growing youth disengagement.
read more at Medical Dialogues