Yes, working in a hanging basket in China usually requires an aerial work permit. This is because the hanging basket operation is a kind of aerial work, which involves hanging the hanging basket outside the building or other high places for operations, such as external wall cleaning and maintenance. According to the relevant safety regulations and standards in China, workers engaged in aerial work need to receive professional training and obtain aerial work certificates, which is to ensure the safety and work quality of workers. This certificate proves that the holder has corresponding safety knowledge and operation skills, and can carry out aerial work safely and effectively.