Marks & Spencer is introducing a paid training scheme for 16-24-year-olds, offering 1,000 places in the UK and Ireland to combat rising youth unemployment, where over 1 million young people are not in employment, education, or training.
14-year-old Li Haoyan has made history as the first Chinese player to sign for Barcelona's famed La Masia academy. He will join the under-15 Cadet B team next season, having previously played for CF Damm in Spain.
Two letters discuss the failings of the UK education system in preparing young people for employment and the challenges of youth unemployment, contrasting current difficulties with easier job prospects in the past.
Former Chinese Super League footballer Qiu Zhonghui, 48, explains his new job as a food delivery rider is for life experience, not online fame. His videos sparked mixed reactions, with some netizens questioning his need to do such work.
China's men's and women's under-17 teams qualify for the World Cup after advancing in their respective AFC Asian Cups, marking a 21-year milestone for the men's team.
