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Could hair or cosmetics be make-or-break factors for China’s would-be civil servants?
April 25, 2026
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China’s official media has released a series of guidelines for would-be civil servants, warning them to dress modestly. Candidates were told they should wear “light and elegant” suits, and men were advised to get a haircut. Women were told to have clean nails, avoid jewellery, complicated make-up and make sure their hair did not cover their ears or eyes.
Competition for civil service jobs – traditionally seen as an “iron rice bowl” because of the security they offer – has intensified in recent...
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