With national holidays approaching, Chinese workers demand a proper break

As the week-long Chinese holiday approaches, many workers are demanding a proper break from the gruelling schedules and low pay that have become the norm. The issue has become a hot topic on social media, with posts criticizing the practice of requiring staff to work weekends before and after the holiday to maintain output. Suzy Li, a 27-year-old tourism worker, said she will not spend any consumer money during the artificially created holiday, as the system takes away weekends that should belong to her.

This discontent is part of a larger trend of social media flare-ups over labour issues, with calls for employers to face consequences through consumer boycotts or legal action. The pressure on Beijing to address these concerns is growing as the economy weakens and workers demand stronger protections.