Instead, his experience in China’s infamous 996 work culture—working 9 a.m. to ... He believed the grueling schedule was a badge of honor, signifying his contributions to high-stakes projects.

In a speech to Alibaba employees, Ma defended the industry’s ‘996’ work schedule, which refers to the 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. workday, six days a week. “I personally think that being able to work ...

Zahng was six months into a job at Pinduoduo, and has been hailed as the latest victim of what is known as the "996" work culture plaguing China's tech industry. Under "996," early-career tech ...

At 1:30 a.m. on December 29, a 22-year-old woman was walking home from work on the outskirts of Urumqi, the capital city of China's Xinjiang region, when colleagues saw her grab her stomach and ...