That's the official number of jobless Chinese migrant workers who have returned to their rural communities. Xinhua also reports that China's annualized growth rate in 2008 reached a seven-year low. Remember: These are the official statistics released by the Chinese government. The actual numbers are probably much worse. How long before these economic dislocations produce social conflict?
Matthew Continetti
Twenty Million
That's the official number of jobless Chinese migrant workers who have returned to their rural communities. Xinhua also reports that China's annualized growth rate in 2008 reached a seven-year low. Remember: These are the official statistics released by the Chinese government. The actual numbers…
Matthew Continetti · February 3, 2009
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