Just as Tetsuya Ishida portrayed Japan's lost decade, contemporary Chinese youth have opted for passive resistance, adopting a laid-back approach in the face of existential anxiety. They are reluctant to immerse themselves in work, eschew romantic pursuits, encounter challenges in acquiring homes, and harbor little hope for starting families. Modern anxiety permeates every aspect of life, intensifying as the challenges of existence become increasingly daunting. Over the decades, these societal structures have played a significant role in inducing panic, fostering division, cultivating unease, and instigating fear.
