Willingly or not, many Chinese workers are. Around 40% of China’s urban labour relies on some kind of flexible work, ...

The European startup scene was recently shaken by a LinkedIn debate with some venture capitalists applying pressure on founders to embrace a culture of overwork to compete on a global stage. The "996" ...

In his newly translated memoir I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, Hu Anyan captures the brutal labor and quiet grace of life at ...

Chinese companies are being forced to rethink how they attract and retain talent In China's hypercompetitive job market, a growing number of young professionals are opting out of the relentless "996" ...

Sue Campbell moved to Hong Kong in 2010 as a managing director for a managing consultancy. She said that in China, employees were conscious of hierarchy and junior workers spoke up less. Campbell ...

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong CNN — Leon Li used to play a ...

As more Chinese firms set up shop, questions are rising over whether gruelling Chinese work habits could clash with local ...

The fascination with China’s ability to build things America struggles with, from bridges to advanced tech, risks a dangerous miscalculation about what drives China.

China announced last month a $100 billion push into artificial intelligence, intensifying what is already a fierce race for global tech dominance. Policymakers in Washington are watching with concern, ...

China's economic headwinds and demanding work culture have given rise to a new trend among its young people. In an evolution of the "lying flat" movement of 2021, which spawned the trend of doing ...

The 996 schedule, once celebrated by tech icons such as Alibaba’s Jack Ma as key to success, has increasingly come under fire ...