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by vsskanth 2009 days ago
> how do you compete with slave labor in the Chinese factories?

Trading blocs that ensure minimum working conditions. Companies which pay the worker a decent wage should get favorable tax treatment and procurement.

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Or technological improvements
Some industries in China follow the 996[1] working hour system.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/996_working_hour_system

> Trading blocs that ensure minimum working conditions.

So China will just ship the goods to another country and change the Made in label. Some middle man will make money and nothing will change.