The Economist.
From abroad, China's manufacturing strength is almost a cliché.
And countries across the West fear the impact of Chinese exports on their economies.
So it might come as a surprise that inside China, people are worried.
Manufacturers say they can't find workers with the right skills,
while increasing numbers of university grads complain that they can't get a job.
The job market is getting increasingly competitive for graduates.
I have applied for 30 or 40 jobs in the past six months.
Frustrated by mounting uncertainties, young people are turning to different career paths to secure an income.
Master craftsmen are the foundation of our great Chinese nation.
We must develop vocational education and foster the spirit of craftsmanship.
I'm Sarah Wu, The Economist China correspondent based in Beijing,
and this week I'm joined by our China economics editor Simon Cox.
And together, we'll be asking, can Beijing break China's university fever?
And if China's swots getting their hands dirty with more practical training can really future-proof its economy.
This is Drum Tower, from The Economist.
Hi Simon, it's good to see you. How have you been?
Very well, thanks, Sarah. Yeah.
Last time I saw you, you were leaving your Hong Kong sea view for a trip to the mainland.
How was it?