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March 11, 2025
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The end of "workplace PUA" in China has come to an end. PUA's "Anti-involution" wave has come to an end.

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The end of "workplace PUA" in China has come to an end. PUA's "Anti-involution" wave has come to an end.


Involution () refers to the fruitless competition and performative work that occurs in china's volatile environment.


(pua, a.k.a.) as the week begins on monday, several topics surrounding corporations' "anti-involution" policies are discussed.


Midea, an electrical appliances manufacturer, had enforced a "mandatory logoff" at 6:20 p.m.


Every day, as well as a "six don'ts" policy to simplify working, which included manipulation to the degree of mind control.


On the other hand, the drone manufacturer had started to "kick people out" at 9 p.m.


On weibo, the chinese twitter equivalent, after working hours and heavy overtime.


The company has now stopped requiring employees to start at 9 a.m.


Sharp, but is enforcing that everyone logs off at 9 p.m., which is a drastic change from the old days.


Since the start of 9 am, the term "anti-involution" has been discussed in government documents, the term "dji does not require 9 am start time, but 9 pm logoff" has been used (#9, #).


Many believe the "anti-involution" and "anti-workplace pua" policies in the workplace will improve the year's and "two sessions" meetings, as well as mandatory two-day weekends.


Middle and high schools across china are also implementing compulsory two-day weekends.


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