I used to work for Huawei where 996 or worse wasn't uncommon. While middle management definitely pushed for extended working hours, I didn't get the impression that anyone viewed it as failed management. If anything, upper management knew exactly what was happening and was encouraging it.
Hell, you have the likes of Jack Ma glorifying 996, calling it a blessing.
Hell, you have the likes of Jack Ma glorifying 996, calling it a blessing.