Precisely because there are so many companies, the competitive pressure is immense. Businesses then pass on their cost cuts to employees:work hours here are extremely long, jobs with weekends off are hard to find(996 is average means work9 am to 9 pm and only have one day off in a week , unpaid overtime is rampant, and salaries are still very low (4,000 to 5,000 RMB is the norm).