Shenzhen is holding the APEC conference from November 16 to 20, and the local government is urging companies to implement flexible work arrangements to ensure smooth traffic and public order.
Several well-known companies in Shenzhen, including tech firms like Zhuozhu Tech and intelligent projection brand Ora Number, as well as AI company Jike Information, have issued flexible work notices including staggered commutes and remote working. Ora Number has even announced a full 9-day holiday from November 16 to 20, coinciding with the weekend before and after.
Netizens in Shenzhen have expressed envy over this arrangement and are querying related information. The company Zhongzi Economic and Technical Cooperation has also encouraged employees to take paid leave and adopt a rotating on-site and remote working system. On social media, many Shenzhen residents have shared their remote working notifications, while some are also consulting on suitable places to stay remotely for the holiday.