"When you go to the Valley now, and when you go to China now, they are working seven days a week in the fastest-growing ...

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China's 996 work hours may seem harsh to Westerners but it's a way of life in China's fast-moving tech economy that is catching up to the U.S.

The 996 schedule compels employees to work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. The schedule is widespread in China, especially among tech companies in China's Silicon Valley. Chinese workers ...

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In another post, the team argued that the "996" practice of working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week was rife and working hours were at internet firms were often opaque.

996 stands for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. These long hours were initially prevalent in tech firms, but have seeped into other sectors.

In another post, the team argued that the "996" practice of working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. six days a week was rife and working hours were at internet firms were often opaque.

The obsession with China's 996 or Silicon Valley's 24/7 work culture emerges from a glorification of hustle culture in the startup landscape, founders and VCs said.