4-day workweek proposal reveals job fears of many

IN A RECENTLY released green paper, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences proposed revising the national work schedule in 2030 to nine hours a day and four days a week. Beijing News reports:

The green paper follows such logic: As China's production rate continues rising, it is possible to let people work 36 hours a week, instead of 40. In which case, it would be better if the 36 hours were distributed into four days so that people could rest three days a week.

If implemented, the new four-day working schedule would doubtlessly help to accumulate more social wealth and boost consumption. When people rest three days a week, they can travel for longer distances and spend more money on their trips.