On 20 May 2025, a catastrophic fire broke out at the Sichuan Jinyu Textile Company factory in Pingshan County, Sichuan.

Letter from the Editors

In a dramatic show of collective action, thousands of workers at BYD’s factories in

Letter from the Editors

Letter from the Editors

Amid China's economic slowdown and rising unemployment, coupled with the transition from traditional industries to new digital models, flexible employment through platforms like food delivery has surged.

China Labour Bulletin (CLB) has conducted a preliminary investigation and identified potential labour law violations involving several Tesla China suppliers. These alleged practices fall into three common categories of labour law non-compliance, raising serious concerns about workers’ rights. 

Part A: Introduction 

In August 2024, China Labour Bulletin (CLB) published the research report Breaking the Mould: Germany’s Supply Chain Act as a New Approach to Global Labour Rights Accountability, The report primarily focused on the labour disputes

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