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Live-stream job fairs gain popularity in China amid Covid-19 restrictions

Amid strict Covid-19 restrictions in China, live-streaming platforms have become a new way for jobseekers to look for opportunities. Professional live-streamers are working with companies to advertise job openings. Many companies in China are also hosting their own online job fairs, where they live-stream their events and interact with online viewers.

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