中国で「食べられない人」が急増している

Recently, the number of people in China who cannot afford to eat has been increasing. There are actually people who cannot afford even 10 yuan, roughly 200 Japanese yen. There are even people who have appeared expressing the desire to go to prison just to secure food and a place to sleep. This is not just a special case, but a reality currently spreading firmly within Chinese society. In this discussion, we will examine just how deeply people's lives are being driven to the brink, based on actual actions. My traveling companion said that at the time, they felt as though everyone around them was mocking them. Some people added insult to injury, while others pointed fingers behind his back. All of this pushed him to the brink of collapse. And he thought that if he went to prison, at least he would have food to eat and a place to sleep. But then, my parents and children came to mind. What will happen to my family if I go to prison? The parents will lose their support in old age, and the children will lose their father. He decided to try again, believing he could not allow himself to bear the consequences of that result. And I thought I should pay off the debt as soon as possible. Our home is truly poor right now, and we're struggling to find enough food to eat. I can't even afford 10 yuan, about 230 yen. You might not believe me if I tell you this, but this is my life right now. Since I have been exclusively taking care of our children for the past eight years, all current expenses are now borne solely by my husband. I eagerly look forward to each month's payday, but before the salary arrives, there are rent and high heating costs, Plus, the baby's milk, diapers, and daily living expenses quickly run out of money. After finishing cooking, when I went to pick up my older child, the teacher told me to pay the school lunch fees as soon as possible. I was told that if I don't do it, I won't be able to make the payment when I take my day off tomorrow. Honestly, right now I'd even feel like splitting a single yen into two to use. How poor have people become this year? I will tell my story. I was born in 1987, graduated from a junior college, and I am 39 years old this year. I have two children and also take care of my parents. I currently run a small cake shop in Xi'an, but since the pandemic, business has become extremely difficult. Every month, I must first repay the mortgage. After paying this, almost no money will be left. When I allocate money for family living expenses and necessities for my children, we nearly spend our entire monthly income. If expenses such as a wedding coincide, I may not have enough money that month and will have no choice but to make do using my credit card. I entered society at an early age. While my classmates were still enjoying romance at school, carefree and unconcerned, I had already been harshly crushed by this society. I was young, unemployed, surviving on leftover food from others, and spending my days sleeping in the park. There was a dark period with no clear outlook, and only then did I truly come to understand the value of money. The most unforgettable moment was when I couldn't even borrow 10 yuan—about 230 yen—and couldn't pay the rent. The innkeeper said nothing and tossed my meager belongings outside. In recent years, China's economy has been on a downward trend, and when visiting food streets in several cities, the decline is clearly evident. Even restaurants that once had long queues have now introduced a set meal priced at 7 items for approximately 161 yen. It seems less like a natural outcome of market competition and more like a situation forced upon them for survival. The store has lowered its prices, but consumers remain cautious. This indicates that the issue is not one of cost-performance, but rather a lack of money. More and more people are becoming cautious about expenses for each meal, even cutting back on basic food costs. Some people eat only two meals a day, or even just one. What should I do when I have nowhere to go without asking a single question? If right now, I couldn't even muster 3,000 yen—about 69,000 yen in emergency funds—was burdened with a huge debt, unable to borrow money from anyone, and my friends around me were gradually drifting away, Throughout the day, I end up trapped in my room—either unable to sleep, drifting in a daze for days on end, or passively staring at my smartphone, utterly devoid of energy. So, how can one escape from this situation? There are three key points. Let's examine them one by one. The first step is to restore one's mental state, which means accepting reality. No matter how much debt you have, no matter how harsh the collection efforts, or how impossible it seems to repay it now, the first step is to face the situation calmly. As a second point, the author states that it is important not to push oneself too hard. After all, you are just an ordinary person, so there's no need to try to perfect everything. Instead of constantly worrying about debt, it's important to first reduce stress. Getting proper meals and sleeping安心ly are what matters most right now. The third step is to calm your mind and start over from scratch. Let's start from the most fundamental things, for example, finding a job that supports daily life, and gradually build up step by step. Difficulties are an inevitable part of life, but if you fall, you can simply get back up. What is it like for a worker born in the 2000s to have no money by month's end and experience eating for free in Mii Village? Please give me one bowl of rice. Please serve yourself. It's free. Yes, I understand. I'll start acting now that confirmation has been received. This is my dinner for today: a full bowl of rice, a full bowl of kelp soup, and side dishes, of course. Simple, a ten-year-old elementary school student. According to the staff, everything—rice, side dishes, and soup—is completely free. In that case, I'll help myself without hesitation. Coming to Mii Village is one way to cope when you're in financial trouble. My companions say that when one truly has nowhere to go and almost no money, one should head to Mee Village Banfah. Here, white rice is unlimited, kimchi is all-you-can-eat, and seaweed soup is free. It can truly be described as a zero-yen poverty package. What was once a normal, ordinary life is now so difficult to maintain. Eating has become something I'm increasingly anxious about.