People do not work during the Chinese New Year. All across China and Taiwan, most people take a whole week off; some people might take even longer vacations if their employers allow so.   Be certain that during the official dates of the Chinese New Year holidays, 99% of all companies stop working. Cities like Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Taipei have a deserted city feel as most residents travel to their hometowns to meet their relatives for Chinese New Year.   Some convenience stores, such as 7-11, or fast food chains, such as KFC, along with some night market stalls, can still be found open during the holidays.