Shanghai, Guangdong, and Zhejiang have raised their minimum wage to a level above RMB 1,000, amid a new wave of minimum wages rise among 11 cities and regions.

This is the first time that China sees more than one city or region with a 1,000-plus minimum wage at one time after adjustment, following Shenzhen in Guangdong.

Shanghai has the highest minimum wage across the country - RMB 1,120.

Eleven provinces, autonomous regions and municipality cities have raised their minimum wage by more than 10 percent. Hubei, Ningxia, Fujian, Guangdong, and Shandong have increased their rate by more than 20 percent.

Jiangsu, Shandong and three other provinces' minimum wage are higher than RMB 900, coming near to the "Thousand Club".

Beijing and other provinces are also planning a hike.

The minimum wage of Beijing is RMB 800. It is believed Beijing will witness an increase rate of more than 10 percent?this year.

Difficulties in employee recruitment in southern and coastal provinces led to the raise as well as high consumption levels in Shanghai and Guangdong.