996 culture
996 culture
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How Chinese Youth View Success Differently
Explore how a new generation in China is redefining success — valuing well-being, freedom, and purpose over traditional markers like wealth and status.
2025-11-19
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Workplace Culture in China What Foreigners Miss
Discover the hidden truths of workplace culture in China that most foreigners overlook—from guanxi and face-saving to the 996 grind and after-work karaoke rituals.
2025-11-19
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Workplace Culture in China's Big Cities
Explore the realities of workplace culture in China's major cities—from long hours to digital workflows and evolving employee expectations.
2025-10-17
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Why Chinese Youth Choose to Opt Out
Explore why increasing numbers of Chinese youth are choosing to opt out of traditional societal expectations, embracing 'tang ping' and redefining success amid economic pressure and burnout.
2025-10-15
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The Rise of Tangping Among Chinese Youth
Explore the rise of 'tangping'—the 'lying flat' movement—among Chinese youth as a response to work pressure and societal expectations. Includes data, analysis, and cultural context.
2025-10-15
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Work-Life Balance Struggles in Chinese Youth Culture
Explore the challenges Chinese youth face in achieving work-life balance amid 996 culture and societal pressures. Discover real data, personal stories, and practical tips for reclaiming well-being.
2025-10-13
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Social Phenomena China: The Normalization of Overtime Work (996 Culture)
Explore the rise and impact of China's 996 work culture — where employees face 72-hour weeks with limited pay and growing backlash. Includes data, analysis, and societal implications.
2025-10-10
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Chinese Youth Culture: How Gen Z Is Redefining Work-Life Balance
Discover how China's Gen Z is transforming workplace norms with a bold new approach to work-life balance, mental health, and personal freedom.
2025-10-10
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Inside China's 'Involution' Epidemic: How Pressure Shapes Modern Society
Explore how 'involution' — or neijuan — drives extreme competition in China's education and work culture, and why young people are pushing back.
2025-09-29
