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!

      • AfricanExpansionist@lemmy.ml
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        7 days ago

        I think it’s rampant in white collar settings

        But also, China (and east Asia) is arranged to facilitate and mitigate that a little bit. Like, multigenerational living arrangement ensures a household is in good order and removes the financial burden of housing affordability.