https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-company-draws-fire-for-laying-off-100-grads-a-month-after-hiring-themContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-company-draws-fire-for-laying-off-100-grads-a-month-after-hiring-themhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-company-draws-fire-for-laying-off-100-grads-a-month-after-hiring-them#u61266Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:40:36 +0000Volkswagen launched an investigation into a Chinese auto supplier after the firm laid off 100 recent college graduates just a month after hiring them. The abrupt dismissals by Jiangsu-based Xingyu sparked widespread public uproar and criticism. In response to the backlash, Xingyu suspended its general manager's pay for one year and dismissed its head of human resources. The incident highlights growing tensions surrounding employment practices and the treatment of young job seekers entering the workforce in China, drawing scrutiny from major international corporate partners.Why it mattersA