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Hey Guys, I hope everyone here is doing well.

I just saw a speech of german chancellor Friedrich Merz talking about how Germans need to work harder and longer to keep up their 'lifestyle' after seeing China.

Now I wonder, what are the workers rights in China like?

I somehow can't imagine, that it's still on a third world level, where people are forced to work 12h a day to have a basic life.

Can you guys link me good articles about it or share your knowledge?

Thanks in advance!

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[-] AfricanExpansionist@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 days ago

Iwworked in China. Workers have great rights on paper. However, long hours are normalized in white collar work. I found it a bit shocking.

Also, talk of unionizing would be scandalous

this post was submitted on 28 Feb 2026

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