# Juyun Gaoke

Debt Before Duty: The Predatory 'Recruitment-to-Training' Scams Targeting China’s Youth

Chinese investigative reports have exposed a widespread scam where recruitment firms lure job seekers with high-paying tech roles, only to coerce them into expensive training programs funded by 'training loans.' These predatory practices exploit the anxieties of graduates in a competitive job market, leaving many with significant debt instead of employment.