Migrant Workers in Beijing Being Evicted

Migrant Workers in Beijing Being Evicted

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As winter approaches, tens of thousands of migrant workers in Beijing are being evicted in a major city cleansing drive. While authorities claim the evictions are for safety and to tackle unlicensed businesses, many see it as an effort to remove the migrant population and beautify the city. These workers, essential to the city's economy, were given little notice and face significant financial strain as rents have more than doubled. Many have no choice but to return to their villages, leaving behind their lives in Beijing.

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What do many tenants express about their feelings towards the eviction process?

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What are some of the occupations of the migrant workers being evicted from Beijing?

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