China: Public discontent over working on New Year's Eve

China: Public discontent over working on New Year's Eve

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Spotlight on China
15 Video Views·Jan 4, 2024

New Year's Eve holds special significance for the people of China, being the most sacred moment of the year. Many travel thousands of miles to be with their families during this special occasion. However, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will officially implement a no-night-off policy on New Year's Eve in 2024, encouraging people to take alternative rest days. Once again, this has sparked public dissatisfaction, causing a storm on Chinese social media and making workers uneasy.