Youth Scholars Find Mixed Reactions From Chinese Public Toward Basic Income

Youth scholars find mixed reactions from Chinese public toward basic income

by youthscholars | Aug 12, 2025 | Youth Scholars A Chinese accounting student, when asked about Universal Basic Income, experiences a rapid cognitive shift. First, instinctive skepticism: “Sounds utopian,” she says, fearing it would foster laziness. Then, after discussion, a recognition of its potential to alleviate anxiety and allow young people to be “freeing youth from survival-driven career choices.”But the final verdict is a swift reversal.…

Youth scholars find mixed reactions from Chinese public toward basic income | BIEN — Basic Income Earth Network

A Chinese accounting student, when asked about Universal Basic Income, experiences a rapid cognitive shift. First, instinctive skepticism: “Sounds utopian,” she says, fearing it would foster laziness. Then, after discussion, a recognition of its potential to alleviate anxiety and allow young people to be “freeing youth from survival-driven career choices.” But the final verdict is […]