You don't need to be so passive aggressive, especially if you are soliciting for advise. That attitude won't get you anywhere, whether it is China or Europe.
I know well enough of 996. There are different companies and positions in Chinese companies. Yea, if you are low level staff you are doomed to 996, but talented people are treated in a different way.
Just to state that as a European who has lived in Asia for 20 years, five of those in Beijing, I didn’t read anything passive aggressive in the reply, nor any attitude worth calling out as ungrateful. But it does remind one how written English is a minefield when it comes to (mis)communication.
I'm so sorry to make you feel passive or aggressive, I don't mean it sincerely. Seems like my English still has a lot to learn, I admit that I'm not a talented developer, if WLB work is only provided for the talented developer in China, then I think I have met no one in my life. Thanks for your reply and advice anyway.
No worries. Being european and living in Asia for more than a decade I can say cultural differences is something that may be an obstruction to good cooperation.
Whichever you choose hope you'll get a balance you are looking for. All the best in your venture :)
