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An end to the “996” work culture?

Working from nine in the morning to nine at night, six days a week: this is the work culture of big tech companies, known in China as “996”. But 996 has come under criticism. As pressure from both the public and regulators increases, changes are now on the horizon.

Chinese Internet companies are known for their exceptionally long working hours. At the heart of the years-long debate about the high workload of employees, lies the working time culture, known as “996”: from nine in the morning to nine in the evening – six days a week.

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