I am curious -- What the average allotted amount of paid time off is at places that implement the 996 system? I truly do not know, but I would wager it's probably not great either, relatively speaking.
I also question how much work is actually being completed in such an environment. I have never worked in nor been to Japan, but I do recall reading/hearing about how rough the work culture is over there.
However, I have read/heard that people aren't nose-down in work the entire time. It's not uncommon for people to be in the office for long periods while not actually working.
Rather, it's more about the image -- don't leave before your boss, the later you leave after your boss the better you look, etc..
So, I wonder if the Chinese 996 systems somewhat mirrors what I have read about Japan?