Since late May, a wave of strikes and protests has erupted across China, highlighting growing tensions between workers and employers, homebuyers and irresponsible developers, as well as mounting public frustration amid a deepening economic slowdown.
One of the high-profile incidents involves a multi-day strike at a Yunda Express distribution center in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwest China.
On May 30, hundreds of workers at the facility walked off the job to protest the company’s decision to relocate the center to Ziyang city—more than 62 miles away—without offering relocation compensation. Striking employees blocked entry and exit points to halt vehicle traffic….
Waves of Strikes and Protests Sweep Across China Amid Growing Economic Strain
