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Chinese labour in the global economy: an introduction (2016)
Journal Article

This Introduction outlines the main purpose of this special issue volume: to analyse new forms of resistance by Chinese workers against conditions of super-exploitation. After an assessment of the new international division of labour, we provide an o... Read More about Chinese labour in the global economy: an introduction.

What future for Chinese labour and transnational solidarity? (2016)
Journal Article

In this conclusion we argue that class struggle is central to the future of Chinese workers and the improvement of their situation. Technological upgrading in itself will not automatically result in better working conditions. Moreover, we point out t... Read More about What future for Chinese labour and transnational solidarity?.

The end of cheap labour?: industrial transformation and ‘social upgrading’ in China by Florian Butollo (2016)
Journal Article

Exploitation and resistance: a comparative analysis of the Chinese cheap labour electronics and high-value added IT sectors. (2016)
Journal Article

This article compares the electronics sector in the area of Shenzhen, based on cheap labour assembling goods for export, with the IT sector in the area of Shanghai, relying on a more skilled workforce manufacturing high-value added goods. It is asked... Read More about Exploitation and resistance: a comparative analysis of the Chinese cheap labour electronics and high-value added IT sectors..