Minimum wage goes up highest in Zhejiang

Province leads pack among 12 counterparts in standard pay

SHANGHAI - East China's Zhejiang province has raised its minimal salary the most of the 12 provinces and municipalities, mostly in southern and eastern coastal areas, that have raised minimum wages this year in the hope of attracting workers.

The minimum wage in Zhejiang was raised to 1,310 yuan ($200) a month from 1,100 yuan a month.