‘Escaping Beijing’: Why some young Chinese are quitting the capital

Asia-Pacific Business Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:38:58 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

For centuries, Beijing has represented the pinnacle of ambition in China.
From imperial capital to the political heart of modern China, the city has long attracted those hoping to build a better life.
In medieval times, scholars travelled here to sit the imperial examinations.

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For centuries, Beijing has represented the pinnacle of ambition in China.
From imperial capital to the political heart of modern China, the city has long attracted those hoping to build a better life.
In medieval times, scholars travelled here to sit the imperial examinations.

Sources: Al Jazeera