By Bibek Bhandari, includes “… In China, defaulting on wages is a criminal offense punishable by fines and even prison sentences. It’s also a common problem. … Qin Xiyan, a Changsha-based lawyer specializing in protecting migrant workers’ rights, told Sixth Tone that local governments can be held accountable and sued for not paying the due amount to individuals and companies — a crime that can lead to a maximum of seven years in prison.”
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