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Disney toys made under conditions that violate Chinese labor laws
September 13, 2007 7:06am
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In reality china labor law ins't all that bad, even by western standards (we are no more champions in this area).
Read this article from IHT for more clarifications on new additions to the china's labor law:
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/06/29/business/AS-FIN-China-Labor-Law.php
I think the real problem in china, which is a common problem in country with high burocracy like communist or pseudo-communist states, is corruption.