GUANGZHOU -- China is trying to encourage people to work shorter hours in a bid to spur consumer spending, with a Sichuan province city known for its electronics sector considering a 2.5-day weekend.
The city of Mianyang is weighing a policy that would urge businesses to close on Friday afternoons, along with Saturdays and Sundays. With a population of 4.9 million, Mianyang is the second-largest city in Sichuan province in terms of gross domestic product.
