China's Civil Servants Set for Pay Increase Ahead of Lunar New Year

Politics

1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

Millions of Chinese civil servants will receive a long-awaited pay increase before the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.
The increase amounts to between 300 and 500 yuan (approximately US$41 to US$69), effective this month; however, the figures will vary based on location and position.
Despite the pay rise, many civil servants feel it does not fully compensate for previous pay cuts experienced over the past few years.
Experts believe this move may be part of Beijing's strategy to stimulate consumption and increase overall income within the economy.
Quality of the raise remains uncertain, as previous adjustments often led to inflationary impacts nullifying real salary gains.

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