Beyond 996: Unpacking China's Effort to Curb Overtime

China's infamous '996' work culture faces headwinds. Amid government calls to curb 'involution' and pressure from EU regulations, some companies are publicly limiting overtime. But is it genuine change or just political theatre? With reports of work simply going 'hidden' and official statistics showing average hours at record highs, we explore the complex gap between policy announcements and the grinding reality for many Chinese workers.