Unemployment rate in second quarter reaches record high in 10 years

Specifically, the unemployment rate in urban areas accounted for 4.6% in the second quarter of this year, which is higher than last year's figure of 3.1%. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate in rural areas only accounts for 1.8%, lower than the national average.

According to analysts, COVID-19 is the main reason for this as the pandemic has caused many factories and businesses to suspend their activities, leading to the disruption of the supply chain.