Half-Year Shutdown at China Jiangsu Kunshan Fugang Electronics
On January 17, a significant announcement was made by Jiangsu Kunshan Fugang Electronics. The company declared that starting January 19, they would commence a half-year shutdown, lasting until July 31. This news, shared by @whyyoutouzhele, has garnered significant attention, reaching 366.6K views as of the night of January 18, 2024.
1月17日，江苏昆山富港电子宣布，决定于1月19日开始停工放假半年，至7月31日结束。 pic.twitter.com/BD16PY6GQb
— 李老师不是你老师 (@whyyoutouzhele) January 18, 2024
User Reactions Translated into English:
- Nate H.: “This seems like a tactic to get employees to resign voluntarily.”
- 新中国人&中共研究院: “Decline in the Western environment ❌, Western rejection of Chinese goods ✅.”
- ziyousuiwo: “Haha, another company takes a ‘closure holiday,’ haha, so they don’t have to pay compensation.”
- 助讯通 HelpChat: “Isn’t the economy growing at 5.2%? Aren’t they counted in that?”
- 清丝老师谈治国理政: “This notice has a certain beauty reminiscent of the old Xi Jinping era.”
- 南宮恨: (Tagging various news outlets)
- 实时头条: “Blindly launching projects? I think not. Blindness is driving away foreign investment, relying on real estate as a pillar industry, wolf warrior diplomacy, and the East rising and West declining.”
- 反差老师莎莎: “This is a disguised layoff, I’m sure the idea came from a ‘smart’ person.”
- 温温柔柔: “Finding a partner.”
- Ian Cage: “Full salary in January, from February 80% of minimum wage, tough year. And Jiangsu Kunshan Fugang Electronics won’t be the only one.”
- 自由福建: “Mandatory vacation leading to layoffs.”
- 杏吧小说: “The tide is beginning to turn.”
- World NO.1世界第一: “Normal people, follow me.”
- MoMoKo: “Will the party count these people as unemployed or employed?”
- 期待光明的天朝屁民: “Does this mean not working but still getting 80% of the base salary for six months? Socialism is great! Oh yeah!”
- Mascoshdij: “Holiday till the company closes.”
- 自由的向往🎗️: “In this half year, all machinery and equipment will be moved away.”
- M1n9: “Come back from holiday and the factory’s gone 😔.”
- Jen🐞: “Vacation means freedom to travel lol.”
- 外星人👽: “Smart move.”
- 陳維尼: “No worries about not getting holidays on New Year’s Eve.”
- matt: “😱😱.”
- 18827526wer: “Wow, I had an interview there five years ago, look at it now.”
- 燕北飞: “If someone naively goes back on July 31, they might find even the landscape has changed.”
- one tomorrow: “Blaming the West for even a shutdown, disgusting, serves them right.”
- 孝道催生巨婴NPD: “Is this a test of endurance?”
- Forgecen: “If it reopens after half a year, I’ll be surprised.”
These reactions reflect a mix of skepticism, concern, and critical analysis regarding the company’s decision. Some users see this as a strategic move to avoid certain responsibilities, while others relate it to broader economic and political issues. The situation is complex, eliciting varied opinions and discussions across social media platforms.