What is Tangping?
China is known for its hyper competitive work culture, with young people accustomed to doing long hours and having an always-on mentality. But earlier this year, Tang ping came along as a counter culture, an antidote if you like. Literally the word simply means to lie down flat. But it has taken on political significance in 2021.
What kind of pressures are we talking about? Are we saying this movement only applies to young people then? How have the authorities reacted? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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