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China · Chinaby 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.…See the Story
Youth Scholars Find Mixed Reactions From Chinese Public Toward Basic Income

Taiwan · Taiwanby Tyler Prochazka | Aug 10, 2025The possible future of social welfare took center stage with the premiere of a new documentary from UBI Taiwan. The film, which played to a sold-out crowd, chronicles the life of a single mother, Ms. Yu, who received unconditional financial support for two years.The documentary, which premiered August 3 after three years of production, explores how a guaranteed income, free from work requirements or bureaucratic …See the Story