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A major fire and explosion at Russia’s Amur Gas Chemical Complex in the Far East has killed at least seven people and left over 100 injured. Several Chinese workers remain missing following the industrial disaster.
A young migrant worker in Hangzhou developed life-threatening rhabdomyolysis after her employer forced her to perform 200 squats as punishment for incomplete work tasks.
AI desktop pets are gaining popularity among young workers in China, offering an outlet for workplace frustration and providing a digital means to preserve memories of deceased pets.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines issued a detailed rebuttal, raising 16 questions to counter what it described as baseless claims made by Teodoro regarding Chinese workers.
A food delivery rider winning China's highest literary award highlights a growing trend of writing by laborers, with hundreds of millions of workers contributing to modern China now finding their voice in poetry.
Thousands of Chinese workers in Russia are protesting over unpaid wages on construction sites and in factories, prompting warnings from Chinese consulates.
As an artificial intelligence wave rapidly transforms industries across China, workers are quickly adapting to the new technological landscape.
Immigration authorities and the Philippine Army apprehended 24 Chinese nationals in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, for alleged immigration violations linked to unauthorized employment.
A growing number of young Chinese workers, approximately one in three, are opting for flexible jobs, seeking greater autonomy despite potential trade-offs in the traditional 'iron rice bowl' career path.
Catalonia welcomes Chinese investments but opposes attracting a large number of Chinese workers, aiming to protect local jobs, according to the Spanish region's leader.
The committee by the UP government was constituted on Monday, following a directive by CM Yogi Adityanath, to address the situation, examine demands.
The prosecution has released details regarding the death of a Chinese worker in a crane collapse near Brankov Bridge in Belgrade, Serbia, an incident that has drawn attention to working conditions at large construction sites. An investigation is ongoing to determine responsibility for the tragedy.
Serbia's Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure reported that a Chinese worker died at the construction site of a new bridge over the Sava River around noon today.
A Chinese worker sustained serious injuries after falling several meters at the construction site of the CATL factory in Debrecen, Hungary. The company confirmed the worker's injuries will require more than eight days to heal.
Chinese workers at the Mint factory in Loznica, Serbia, have confirmed they are working illegally, while a whistleblower has been arrested and is awaiting deportation.
A devastating industrial blaze at a remote petrochemical complex in Siberia has claimed seven lives, primarily Chinese workers, with nine others still unaccounted for.
A major blaze at a chemical processing facility in Russia has left more than 120 people injured and resulted in the death of a Chinese national.
The Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines has criticized China for its evasiveness and deception in response to DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro’s statement regarding the arrest of Chinese workers and Chinese embassy officials.
Malaysia's Forest City, once promoted as a luxury residential and leisure complex, has reportedly become a 'cursed island' or 'ghost city,' with police finding hundreds of Chinese workers making passports instead of wealthy owners during a recent raid.
Wang Jibing, a food delivery rider, has won China's top literary prize, highlighting the growing recognition for literary works by blue-collar Chinese workers.
Over 200 Chinese equipment installers at the Easpring Finland battery material factory in Kotka are reportedly facing challenges, including language barriers and lack of connection to their own trade union.
The founder of JD.com has vowed to safeguard the jobs of its 900,000 Chinese employees, promising they will not be replaced by artificial intelligence or robots. This commitment addresses growing concerns about automation's impact on the workforce.
German investigators have searched homes, businesses, and warehouses in the Rhein-Main region, suspecting companies of illegally employing and exploiting Chinese workers under harsh conditions.
Brazil's highest labor inspector was dismissed after placing automaker BYD on a 'blacklist' following allegations that the company treated Chinese workers like slaves at a construction site in Brazil.
The Chinese workers reportedly worked twelve-hour shifts every day of the week – for several months.
Following a fatal accident at a construction site near Belgrade's Brankov Bridge, where a Chinese worker died and three were injured, concerns about worker safety have risen, with PowerChina reportedly avoiding questions and construction workers noting a decline in skilled labor.
The Third Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has ordered an investigation into all circumstances related to the accident that occurred on April 7 at the construction site near Sta.
Brazil has added China's BYD to a 'list of shame' following a 2024 scandal involving allegations of human trafficking and abusive contracts for Chinese workers. The move effectively blacklists the electric vehicle manufacturer in the country.
On a day typically considered one of the happiest on the calendar for Chinese workers – the eve of Chinese New Year, when families gather for dinner in the midst of an extended public holiday – the annual Spring Festival Gala, the world’s most-watched television programme, left some in the viewing audience with a sense of profound disillusionment. As a troupe of humanoid robots break-danced, flipped, swung swords and performed comedy sketches at the gala, domestic AI brands occupied the show’...
Some Chinese workers view the European Union as an unexpected ally as trade tensions between the EU and Beijing escalate, according to reports.
Workers across China are increasingly worried about job displacement as artificial intelligence continues to expand its impact on various industries. Many are adapting to new technologies while simultaneously fearing being replaced by AI-driven solutions.
The Chinese Embassy has responded to renewed allegations made by Teodoro concerning 70 released Chinese workers, with an expert cautioning that selective enforcement could damage bilateral relations.
Young Chinese workers are experiencing significant financial pressures and job insecurity, leading to practices like sharing beds to reduce living expenses amidst stagnant wages and an economic slowdown.
Italian police have conducted raids on several luxury fashion brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, as part of an investigation into alleged exploitation of textile workers by their subcontractors. This marks another instance of authorities targeting the luxury sector over labor practices.
A new trade union has been formed at a BYD factory, with plans to recruit Chinese workers, indicating efforts to organize labor within the company.
A farmer in Inner Mongolia received numerous applications, including from graduates and white-collar workers, for two shepherd positions, as Chinese workers seek to escape the demanding '996' work culture.
A guest commentary criticizes China for seemingly forgetting Karl Marx's principles regarding worker exploitation, highlighting the ongoing issues with wage costs and their global implications for Chinese laborers.
A Chinese employee in Changsha, Hunan province, sparked widespread jealousy online after winning seven days of paid 'rain leave,' allowing her to stay home when it rains, along with cash subsidies from her boss.
Hundreds of Chinese workers are set to arrive in Kotka, Finland, for installation work at a new battery material factory, prompting an investigation into why local Finnish installers are not being utilized for the jobs.
An American non-profit organization interviewed fifty guest workers, and a full report on the working conditions for Chinese guest workers at the BYD construction site in Szeged, Hungary, is set to be released in May.
A crane collapse at the construction site of a new bridge over the Sava River in Belgrade resulted in the death of a Chinese worker. Savo Manojlović, leader of the Kreni-promeni movement, attributed such incidents to 'corruption and incompetence of the SNS government'.
A Chinese worker was found unresponsive in a toilet block at Talanta Stadium in Kenya, prompting an investigation into the cause of death.
Chinese workers at the Mint auto parts factory in Loznica, which receives multi-million subsidies, are allegedly working illegally. A whistleblower who provided testimony was arrested and faces deportation.