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China’s hi-tech boom pushes firms to boost pay in 2027 as keeping talent a priority
Chinese employers anticipate a 4.5% median salary increase in 2027 to retain talent amid a hi-tech boom, despite financial pressures from a soft 2026. The data, from global advisory firm WTW, shows a slight rise from 4.3% growth in 2026 and 4.5% in 2025, though the three-year trend lags Asia-Pacific averages.
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