China’s graduates unconvinced by calls to toil in countryside

Amid record youth unemployment, the government wants young people to go to the farmland' - but the prospect is unappealing for many

Wanted: recent graduates keen to gain experience in a teaching environment and an adventure far from home. Perks of the role include hands-on experience, CV fodder and, most importantly, job security. Cons include long hours, low pay, limited social life and poor infrastructure in remote locations (running water not guaranteed).

This is the offer facing China's graduating class of 2023: decamping to work in impoverished rural areas. But many young people are not convinced.