AI Data Insight
In the latest Q2 2026 data, the average weekly working hours of employees in Chinese enterprises reached 48.0 hours, a slight decline from the previous 48.1 hours, reflecting slowing economic growth and policy guidance. Although working hours have shrunk slightly, they remain far above the statutory limit of 44 hours. Coupled with persistently high youth unemployment, the labor market continues to face the challenge of strong supply and weak demand.