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The Sunday Story: A Generation Of Chinese Workers Struggle To Retire

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Struggles of Aging Workers in China

This chapter examines the difficult realities faced by aging migrant workers in China as they approach retirement without the financial security they had hoped for. It highlights the emotional toll on families, particularly the impact of separation and the aspirations for better futures for their children. Through the experiences of Liu and others, the narrative sheds light on the lasting sacrifices made by these workers and the generational hopes that remain unfulfilled.

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