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Many hands light of work: China’s 170m migrant workers

The Intelligence from The Economist

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This chapter examines the struggles of China's migrant workers during strict coronavirus controls, focusing on how these restrictions affected their ability to return home for the spring festival. It highlights the broader implications of government policies on this significant segment of the population and their livelihoods.

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