On September 10, a video revealed that brands like Starbucks have 8 to 9 days off per month, while others like Bawang Chaji have only 4 days. Netizens left comments confirming this and calling for the implementation of two-day weekends.
In February 2025, data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange showed that the net inflow of foreign direct investment into China in 2024 was only about $4.5 billion, the lowest since 1991 and just 2% of the 2021 peak of $344.1 billion.