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Date DW News on Facebook While the Chinese government is making progress on reforming the hukou system to help solve the migrant worker problem, it is a complex undertaking. For example, it is impossible for the Chinese government to suddenly be able to provide social services to people in already heavily overpopulated cities such as Beijing and Shanghai.
It is currently unclear to which extent state-imposed forced labour has been fully abolished. A provisional regulation that allowed the practice of organ procurement from executed prisoners was also never officially replaced, meaning that the practice of organ harvesting from prisoners is still permitted by the legal framework.
The Chinese government classifies North Koreans as economic migrants rather than refugees, thus making their residency status illegal in China. A bilateral agreement between the two countries obliges Chinese authorities to forcibly repatriate any North Korean national who is found to be residing in China. There is no requirement for officials to conduct due diligence to ensure that projects are free of forced labour.
Officials do not appear to be given any training on how to identify assets that are likely to contain slavery in their supply chains. Procurement training is provided but it is unclear if the curriculum includes modern slavery. In early , the Chinese government made a positive step towards reducing forced labour in both foreign- and locally-owned enterprises.
In China, there is no legal requirement for businesses to disclose cases of modern slavery that they identify in their supply chain. However, some businesses, particularly in the construction sector, voluntarily publish written statements on their websites advertising their commitment to eradicating forced labour in their conduct. Such publications may include declarations that the employer will not collect any collateral from employees such as identity documents or deposits from workers as conditions of employment , utilise prison labour, or force workers to work overtime.
Corporate social responsibility CSR more generally, has grown in importance in recent years, with 1, Chinese companies publishing CSR reports in Observers note that businesses headquartered in the more economically-advantaged first-tier cities may be more likely to engage in CSR activities. For example, the China National Textile and Apparel Council, a major industry body, introduced a management system for businesses called the China Social Compliance for Textile and Apparel Industry.
Country Studies China. Prevalence The Global Slavery Index estimates that on any given day in there were over 3. Organ trafficking Although the Chinese government announced in December that it would end the harvesting of organs from executed prisoners and instead accept only organs for transplants that citizens have donated voluntarily, 45 reports suggest that state-sanctioned organ harvesting still occurs across China.
Business supply chains In early , the Chinese government made a positive step towards reducing forced labour in both foreign- and locally-owned enterprises. Introduce laws that stop the prosecution of victims for crimes committed as a direct result of being trafficked. Pass legislation to criminalise the charging of recruitment fees to the employee.
Reform the custody and education system in line with the Chinese Constitution and Legislation Law and ensure that forced labour is fully abolished in all state detention facilities. Improve victim support Encourage existence of labour-focused NGOs and support their capacity in victim assistance and remediation. Establish specialised and coordinated units within key authorities, such as the Ministry of Public Security, with necessary skills and proper resources to identify and assist domestic and foreign victims.
Improve the coordination between nongovernmental organisations and key government agencies for modern slavery initiatives, focusing on the recovery and repatriation process of slavery victims. Address risk factors Undertake efforts to improve conditions for rural populations by affording them access to education, medical services, and social insurance, especially pensions. Find alternative ways to support the reform of the hukou system, for example by involving civil society organisations to provide support services in urban areas.
Prosecute government officials for corruption and complicity in trafficking cases and especially forced labour in detention facilities. Stop forcibly repatriating North Korean citizens. Eradicate modern slavery from the economy Support trade unions to strengthen their capacity to help establish enterprise grievance mechanisms.
Conduct labour inspections in informal, high-risk sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. Expand current voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives by passing legislation mandating modern slavery annual reporting by large companies. Personal communication. We want to track how many people take this action, so we understand the impact it has on the ground.
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