China ‘996’ culture goes back 2,200 years; work-life balance struggle is not new
- Posted on March 10, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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China ‘996’ culture goes back 2,200 years; work-life balance struggle is not new
From prison terms to the lash, punishments for laziness at work were harsh centuries ago when emperors and farmhands faced similar pressures.
