China’s young people are no longer protesting loudly — many are simply opting out. In this video, we explore Beijing’s growing fear over China’s “lying flat” movement, why authorities are treating youth apathy as a national security threat, and how sarcasm, withdrawal, and silent non-cooperation are spreading across society. From viral mockery of state propaganda to collapsing faith in hard work and social mobility, this is becoming more than an economic problem — it’s a quiet revolt against the system itself.
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