Massive Escape Unfolds in China: Layoffs, Salary Cuts, and Shutdowns Spark Early Return Home
Massive Escape Unfolds in China: Layoffs, Salary Cuts, and Shutdowns Spark Early Return Home
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Is this the early start of the 2025 wave of migrant workers returning home? This year, most of the workers who left for jobs couldn't find any. Even those who were lucky enough to get a job ended up losing it because of company closures. Train stations are now packed with people carrying large bags, all heading back to their hometowns. It's surprising to see the wave of returning workers start earlier this year, and it's driven by unemployment. For these migrant workers, 2024 has been an especially tough year.
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