Beijing city is to raise its minimum wage by 21 per cent, the second such rise in six months, amid rising inflationary pressure and growing concern over China’s widening wealth gap.
The increase, which comes into effect on New Year’s day, raises the statutory minimum monthly wage in the Chinese capital to Rmb1,160 ($175) and the hourly rate to Rmb6.7. It follows a rise of 20 per cent in June.
Every province and municipality in China has announced a rise in its minimum wage this year, with increases ranging from 12 per cent to Beijing’s 21 per cent.
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