# Lying Flat

The Iron Lady and the Idle Youth: Dong Mingzhu’s Disconnect with China’s Disillusioned Gen Z

Gree Electric chairwoman Dong Mingzhu has sparked a heated debate after dismissing the 'lying flat' trend among Chinese youth as a myth during a university talk. Her comments have highlighted a growing rift between the successful leaders of China's reform era and a younger generation facing record unemployment and diminishing economic returns.