Four years later, still a graveyard of Chinese youth

In 2014, on the eve of China’s national day celebrations, scenes recalling those of four years ago appeared in Chinese headlines. Foxconn became known to the world four years ago when thirteen of its young workers jumped to their deaths in quick succession.

The death of young Foxconn worker and poet Xu Lizhi reminded us that in this Fortune 500 company that produces some 40 percent of the world’s electronics, the cruelty and hopelessness of workers’ situation has not changed:  Four years later, still a graveyard of Chinese youth