# Why China’s ‘996’ workers matter in China-EU trade talks

https://mins.news/en/video/32866

- Reuters, 2026-08-26 09:59 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNwjZ4ItLSk

> Ahead of trade talks with Beijing, the European Union is finding support on its opponent’s turf as Chinese workers complain on social media about excessive overtime. Critics say the practice gives exporters an unfair advantage.

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