Urban Chinese are rattling the ruling Communist Party by choosing to "lie flat". Guo joined a small but visible handful of Chinese urban professionals who are rattling the ruling Communist Party by rejecting gruelling careers for a "low-desire life." Judging by packed rush-hour subways in Beijing and Shanghai, most young Chinese slog away at the best jobs they can get. "Choosing to 'lie flat' in the face of pressure is not only unjust but also shameful." Urban employees complain that work hours have swelled to "9 9 6," or 9am to 9pm, six days a week.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 04, 2021 02:48 UTC