In October 2025, employment markets in China, the United States, and the European Union showed divergent trends. According to the latest seasonally adjusted data, China's overall unemployment rate stood at 5.1%, declining slightly by 0.1 percentage point from the previous month—marking the second consecutive monthly drop, indicating a stabilizing labor market. Meanwhile, the EU’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.9%, unchanged from prior months, reflecting a slow recovery process. In contrast, U.S. unemployment data was not released (NULL), though it had risen steadily over the past six months—from 4.2% to 4.4%—suggesting potential pressure on the labor market. Youth employment outcomes varied significantly across regions. In China, the unemployment rate for those aged 16–24 reached 17.3%, down from earlier highs but still elevated, underscoring persistent structural employment challenges. In the EU, youth unemployment (under 25) was 15.4%, slightly lower than China’s but still high, highlighting limited absorption capacity for young workers. Notably, comparable U.S. youth data was unavailable, limiting cross-regional analysis; however, combined with the broader unemployment trend, this may indicate underlying adjustments in the labor market. Overall, China’s labor market has remained broadly stable amid policy support and economic recovery, though youth employment remains a key challenge. The EU continues to face weak job growth under low economic expansion, while the true state of the U.S. labor market remains unclear due to data gaps. The comparison highlights deep-seated differences in employment structures across economic systems and underscores the need to strengthen youth adaptability and the effectiveness of policy support in labor markets.