Strikes hit China's property, manufacturing sectors as growth slows

What strikes in a communist country?

Usually, communists tend to crack down heavy on labor strikes and civil unrest.

"Labor disputes in China's property and manufacturing sectors have surged as economic growth decelerates, underlining blue-collar workers' concerns over the country's social safety net.

Unrest is rarely reported by the country's media due to strict government control, but signs of public discontent and hardship emerge nonetheless."

Strikes hit China's property, manufacturing sectors as growth slows - Nikkei Asia Labor disputes reflect disparities in the country's social safety net