In recent years, there has been a broader shift in China away from '996' mentality toward quality of life, with general people (not just AI frontier workers) becoming more interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine, nature, wellness, and work-life balance rather than continuous productivity.
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“in general people...shifting away from this 996 uh mentality...more interested in TCM, in quality of life, in going out into nature, in you know, in wellness”
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China Just Dropped Its Jobs Target for the First Time in Decades | China Decode— The Prof G Pod – Scott GallowayCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:40:15 PM
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