Myanmar garment workers in Chinese factories face exploitation and harsh conditions

Thousands of Myanmar garment workers employed in Chinese-owned factories in Ruili, Yunnan Province, China, are facing severe wage exploitation, according to workers who spoke to Mizzima.

The workers report that their wages lack a standardized baseline and are arbitrarily determined based on rankings assigned by Chinese factory managers. Myanmar workers are required to endure grueling 11-hour shifts from 7 am to 7 pm, with additional unpaid overtime often extending to 9 pm or later. In some factories, shifts stretch until 11 pm.