In 1995, the average level of the minimum wages was CNY 195 per month, which went up to CNY 616 in 2008. Most cities have strengthened implementation in recent years, which could be reflected in a high adjustment frequency, a greater absolute increase in minimum wage rates, and high growth rates. In particular, in 2006, nearly 90% adjusted their minimum wages, which reflects that the minimum wage policy is beginning to be valued by local governments, and the minimum wage is now used as a policy instrument.