In 1998-2000 under Premier Zhu Rongji, at least 6 millions state enterprise workers were laid off. 10 millions -30 millions workers related also got laid off. With limited foreign reserve and strong political pressure from West (including bombing of Chinese Yugoslavia Embassy, interception of Chinese cargo ship by US navy, WTO requirements), the situation was much and much more severe than current situation. However, after this restructuring, Chinese economy started to fly.I really doubt your figures. Chinese economy was never this bad in last 25 year. Not even while the whole world was engulfed in 2008 credit crisis. Forex reserves are falling. Industrial production index is falling, Currency has become weaker. and there is no need mention the upheaval in capital markets.
The current restructuring will shift Chinese economy to more consumer related and less dependent on trades. This will allow China to prepare for tough political situations including unifying war on Taiwan and SCS wars.