Henan withdraws paid-leave notice for cadres after backlash

Henan province withdrew its notice urging leading cadres to take paid leave after public backlash, saying the wording was inaccurate, as provinces push holidays to boost consumption. The Henan Human Resources and Social Security Department said the notice, jointly issued by several provincial agencies, had "inaccurate wording" and improper procedures. It urged all workers with 12 months of service to take annual leave, with 5-15 days based on seniority. Several Chinese provinces issued such notices to stimulate consumption and protect worker rights. Public opinion was divided: some praised the move against overtime culture, while others doubted private-sector employees could actually take full leave.