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A review of labor protests across China has shown alarming trends. According to the China Dissident Monitor, incidents of labor-related protests have surged sharply. Many of these activities are rooted in economic grievances tied to the broader real estate crisis affecting millions. Reports of unpaid wages and fraudulent practices are rampant, leading to a climate of unrest among workers, particularly in the construction sector.
Workers like Mr. Wo, who identified abuses in an auto parts factory that exploited disabled employees, bring to light the systemic exploitation occurring throughout industries. Collusion between businesses and local officials hampers any advancement towards resolving these injustices, leaving many workers voiceless.