In modern China, the so-called 996 work culture, working six days a week from 9am to 9pm, has become a major point of contention.
While some advocate for the gruelling schedule as a fast track to success, others decry it as “modern slavery”, pointing to cases where excessive work hours have led to severe health problems or even death.
The debate was first ignited in 2019, when an anonymous protest on GitHub, a global developer platform owned by Microsoft, drew attention to how the 996 culture…
China ‘996’ work culture dates back 2,200 years, shows work-life balance struggles through the ages
