Secluded Struggles of Migrant Workers

This chapter delves into the hardships faced by migrant workers in China during pandemic-induced quarantines, focusing on a couple's experience of being stranded in their village with limited income and social interactions. It highlights the resilience of the community amidst restrictions and discusses the complex role of local authorities in managing the situation. By exploring their financial struggles and the impacts of increased quarantines, the chapter paints a vivid picture of the challenges that China's vast migrant workforce continues to endure.