The CIER ##Q index on mainland China , which measures the confidence level of job seekers on the labour market , has fallen for 3Q2015 , which is the first time in five years ; it fell to 1.96 from 2.03 during 2Q2015 . This is due to the employment market in the country being negatively impacted as exports went down , led by a slumping confidence in manufacturing during 2Q2015 . The ten worst performing sectors all related to traditional manufacturing and services . Large firms in real estate remains pessimistic as they see their financial and operational performances suffer. However , confidence in finance and other service sectors , such as e - commerce , continue to boom .
The CIER ##Q index on mainland China , which measures the confidence level of job seekers on the labour market , has fallen for 3Q2015 , which is the first time in five years ; it fell to 1.96 from 2.03 during 2Q2015 . This is due to the employment market in the country being negatively impacted as exports went down , led by a slumping confidence in manufacturing during 2Q2015 . The ten worst performing sectors all related to traditional manufacturing and services . However , confidence in finance and other service sectors , such as e - commerce , continue to boom .