Why Is Chinese Society So Involved in “Involution” Now?
In recent years, the term "involution" (neijuan in Chinese) has permeated Chinese society, vividly depicting a phenomenon where people engage in intense, often unproductive competition. This has led to a situation where individuals pour in excessive effort, yet the returns do not proportionally increase, and the overall development seems to be in a state of stagnant repetition. So, what has driven Chinese society to become so deeply enmeshed in this "involution" scenario?