Generation Divide
Wang You works in a factory as a carpenter on the outskirts of Beijing making European styled furniture.
Every once in a while, we see the latest figures on the state of China’s booming economy. But what many people on the outside may not know – is that the real backbone of industry, is the migrant worker. These are the people who leave their towns, by the millions, to work in the cities. They are builders, electricians, clothing makers – you name it. But some young migrant workers today – see opportunities beyond work life. This story starts in Beijing and then travels to Taiqian in Henan province, where we met two workers – a father and son – who have very different ideas. Beijing, , China, 18/06/2014
Generation Divide
Wang You works in a factory as a carpenter on the outskirts of Beijing making European styled furniture.
Every once in a while, we see the latest figures on the state of China’s booming economy. But what many people on the outside may not know – is that the real backbone of industry, is the migrant worker. These are the people who leave their towns, by the millions, to work in the cities. They are builders, electricians, clothing makers – you name it. But some young migrant workers today – see opportunities beyond work life. This story starts in Beijing and then travels to Taiqian in Henan province, where we met two workers – a father and son – who have very different ideas. Beijing, , China, 18/06/2014