In Shenzhen โ China's tech powerhouse drawing 190,000 international graduates and 2 million tech professionals โ employees are redefining work-life balance through food culture. 'Food is our secret weapon against deadlines,' says Qi Shuyue, an engineer at AI firm Orbbec Technology, where 66% of her team are returned students.
While the city's startups drive cutting-edge innovation in AI and robotics, workers preserve mental wellbeing through regional culinary traditions. Night markets brim with teams bonding over Cantonese shฤo mร i dumplings, while lunch breaks feature milk tea runs that spark cross-cultural conversations between local and international colleagues.
A 2023 workplace survey shows 82% of Shenzhen tech employees prioritize weekly team meals, blending business networking with cultural exchange. 'We debate semiconductor designs over hot pot โ that's where breakthrough ideas happen,' Qi adds, highlighting how gastronomy fuels both creativity and stress relief.
Reference(s):
China's food culture: We have our own way of relieving pressure
cgtn.com
