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China Labor Watch
Type	501(c)3 organization
Tax ID no.	11-3596560
Headquarters	Millburn, New Jersey
Location	United States;
Website	www.chinalaborwatch.org

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China Labor Watch (CLW) is a U.S.-based non-profit organization founded in 2000 by labor activist Li Qiang. The organization focuses on investigating labor conditions affecting Chinese workers and raising awareness of labor rights issues. CLW conducts investigations, produces reports, offers educational programs for workers, and operates a hotline to provide support and resources for workers facing labor-related issues.

History

Li Qiang, the founder of CLW, became aware of exploitative labor conditions in China while working in his hometown in Sichuan Province. Motivated by these experiences, Qiang began advocating for workers' rights and conducted his first factory investigation in 1999.^[1] Over the following three years, he worked in various factories, where he provided guidance to workers on how to protect their rights.

Concerned for his safety, Qiang left China and entered the United States on a humanitarian visa. After arriving in the U.S., he observed a lack of awareness in Western countries about the conditions faced by Chinese workers, which led him to establish China Labor Watch.

Initially, CLW focused on reporting labor issues in China, including labor protests and government policies related to labor exploitation. Since its founding, CLW has investigated numerous factories in China and published its findings.^[2] Starting in 2021, the organization expanded its scope to investigate labor conditions and advocate for Chinese workers in other countries.

Overview

Since 2000, CLW has reportedly trained over ten thousand workers, conducted over five hundred assessments, published over one hundred reports, and had over two hundred features in the media. CLW has been cited by several international news organizations.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]

CLW conducts investigations into working conditions in global supply chains and publishes independent reports on its findings. The organization collaborates with civil society groups, trade unions, government stakeholders, and media outlets to raise awareness of ongoing labor violations and malpractices. In some cases, CLW engages with multinational corporations to encourage adherence to international labor standards and address issues related to the treatment of workers in China.

The organization also provides training for workers on topics such as labor rights, legal processes, workplace negotiations, and other forms of advocacy. Additionally, CLW helps to build networks of solidarity among workers, supporting them in asserting their legal rights and addressing labor exploitation. It operates a hotline where workers can report violations, seek advice, connect with legal assistance, or receive further consultation.

Investigations

Since its inception, CLW has conducted investigations into labor conditions within global supply chains, focusing on industries such as electronics, toys, automotive, and apparel. These investigations have documented various labor violations, including child labor, excessive working hours, unpaid wages, exploitation, the illegal use of student and dispatch workers, and workplace deaths and injuries.

CLW has engaged with international brands, government entities, and media organizations to raise awareness of these labor issues and advocate for improvements in working conditions within global supply chains. In response to CLW's reports, companies such as Apple have made adjustments to worker pay and benefits, and have modified some labor practices at certain suppliers. Other companies, such as Samsung, have reportedly conducted additional audits to investigate the issues raised in CLW's findings. CLW has also held meetings with representatives from companies like Disney and has collaborated with other labor organizations to release joint statements calling for labor rights improvements.^[8] Additionally, CLW has partnered with international media outlets, including The Guardian, to publish reports on labor conditions in China’s supply chains.^[9]

Interventions

2000: Li Qiang testified before the U.S. Congress, opposing the granting of favored nation trade status to China. He stated that Chinese laborers were being underpaid, earning as little as twenty-three cents per hour.^[10]
2001: After CLW assisted, laid-off workers from a VTech factory in Guangdong Province received legally mandated unemployment benefits through a court case.
2002: CLW helped 1,000 workers who were laid off by a state-owned company in Panjin, Liaoning Province, secure 450,000 RMB in legally owed compensation.
2004: CLW, alongside other activist organizations, advocated for the release of ten workers from Stella International, who had been imprisoned. This effort included hiring labor lawyers and urging companies linked to Stella to seek leniency.^[11]
2004: CLW began advocating for Chinese factory owners to provide injury insurance to workers. In 2007, the Chinese government implemented a requirement for factories to offer such insurance, partly as a result of these efforts.
2005: Li Qiang testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission regarding labor issues.
2005: CLW's legal aid program helped approximately one hundred workers in Shenzhen recover unpaid wages and educated around eight hundred workers on labor law.
2006: CLW helped organize a petition involving ten thousand workers in Shenzhen advocating for better labor rights protections.
2012: Li Qiang testified before the U.S. Congress to discuss working conditions in China and the failures of the labor auditing system.
2014: Li Qiang testified in Congress again regarding labor violations in the toy industry, based on CLW's findings.
2017: Three CLW investigators were detained in China while conducting research at Ivanka Trump's factory. After a month of detention, they were released on bail and acquitted a year later when charges were dropped, following advocacy by CLW.^[12]

Impact

Child Labor

China Labor Watch (CLW) has conducted investigations into labor conditions in global supply chains, including issues related to child labor.^[13]

In 2009, CLW published a report on a supplier to Disney, revealing cases of underage labor, low wages, mandatory overtime, and unsafe working conditions. The report followed the death of a 17-year-old worker at the facility, who had been employed at the factory since he was 15. CLW’s findings indicated that underage workers as young as 13 were employed at the facility.^[14] After the report was released, Disney initiated a remediation plan for the factory. CLW later conducted a follow-up investigation, which found that age verification measures were implemented, rest days were introduced, wages met minimum standards, and compensation for work-related injuries was increased. CLW continued to investigate other Disney suppliers, reporting similar issues related to child labor and poor working conditions.^[15]^[16]

In 2014, CLW reported the discovery of child labor, student labor, and excessive overtime in a Samsung supplier factory in southern China, shortly after a Samsung audit had found no evidence of underage labor in its supply chain.^[17] CLW had previously reported similar issues in Samsung’s supply chain, dating back to at least 2012.^[18] Following CLW's report, Samsung suspended the factory and communicated with CLW about future investigations into potential child labor. While Samsung initially denied the allegations, citing its own internal audits, a follow-up investigation by Samsung confirmed some of the issues raised by CLW.^[19] Samsung stated that it would take measures to prevent child labor in its supply chain and began working with CLW to address the findings.^[20]

CLW’s reports on child labor have also been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor in its List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor.

Student Labor

CLW has investigated and reported on labor conditions related to the use of student interns in global supply chains.

In 2018, CLW published a report on the use of student interns at a Foxconn factory, highlighting issues related to illegal labor practices and excessive overtime.^[21] The report was shared with Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos, prompting a response from the company, which referred to its independent audits and Supplier Code of Conduct. CLW collaborated with The Guardian to further investigate the claims, sending a reporter to China to verify the findings.^[22] The story was published in June 2018 and attracted international media attention. Following the report, Amazon acknowledged the violations related to overtime compensation and stated that it had already conducted an audit in March 2018, identified the issues, and requested a corrective action plan from Foxconn.

In 2019, CLW published additional reports alleging that student interns as young as 16 were being hired to work overtime at a Foxconn factory.^[23] Amazon responded by stating that it had investigated the issue, initiated weekly reviews, and addressed the matter with Foxconn’s senior management.

In 2022, CLW released another report on a different Foxconn factory, Hengyang Foxconn, identifying additional labor violations.^[24] As a result, nearly 1 million RMB was paid to raise the wages of temporary workers and to increase the number of permanent employees. The report also led to accountability for the factory's management. CLW has continued to monitor and report on the use of student interns in global supply chains.

Belt and Road Initiative

Since 2020, CLW has reported on labor conditions related to the Chinese-invested Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), focusing on issues such as nickel mining,^[25] overseas labor,^[26] and forced labor. The organization has monitored the impact of BRI projects on migrant Chinese workers, highlighting their vulnerability to exploitation in some cases.

CLW has also provided support for Chinese workers overseas who were affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Through reports, coordination with local authorities and embassies, and providing legal assistance, CLW helped facilitate the return of workers who were stranded due to the pandemic. The organization has raised concerns about practices such as passport confiscation and recruitment fees, which it views as forms of exploitation. CLW continues to engage with stakeholders to advocate for better protections for migrant workers involved in international projects.

Funding

The majority of China Labor Watch's (CLW) funding comes from project grants provided by various government or quasi-governmental agencies based outside of China. CLW also receives funding from private individual donors.

CLW has received funding from the National Endowment for Democracy and the International Labor Rights Forum.^[27]^[28]^[29]

References

^ barboza, David (May 17, 2020). "Who's Afraid of Li Qiang?". The Wire China. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Wong, Stephanie Hoi-Nga (June 16, 2017). "Li Qiang: The Chinese activist who wants Ivanka Trump to 'force change' in labour conditions". The Independent.
^ Chamberlain, Gethin (June 9, 2018). "Workers not paid legally by Amazon contractor in China". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
^ Bradsher, Keith (May 30, 2017). "China Detains Activist Who Worked at Manufacturer of Ivanka Trump Shoes". The New York Times.
^ "China Labor Watch". www.ft.com. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
^ "Apple responds to iPhone factory criticism". September 9, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
^ Albergotti, Reed (September 9, 2019). "Apple accused of worker violations in Chinese factories". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
^ "Labor groups criticize Disney over worker conditions at China suppliers". Reuters. Reuters. June 14, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Chamberlain, Gethin (December 4, 2016). "The grim truth of Chinese factories producing the west's Christmas toys". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ "User Clip: Qiang Li - 2000 | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ "Trouble on the Line -- Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005 -- Page 1 -- TIME". February 27, 2007. Archived from the original on February 27, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ "China firm that makes shoes for Ivanka Trump denies missing activists' claims". The Guardian. Associated Press. June 1, 2017. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Valinsky, Jordan (August 9, 2019). "Amazon is investigating alleged child labor law violations at a Foxconn facility that makes Echoes and Kindles | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Zhang, Xiaochun (April 30, 2009). "Shattered Dreams: Underage Worker Death at Factory Supplying to Disney, Other International Brands". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Zhang, Xiaochun (August 5, 2009). "Disney: Yiuwah Update Targets Factory, Ignores: Disney's Exploitative System". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Dreier, Peter (March 12, 2020). "Disney Is Not the Greatest Place on Earth to Work". ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Barboza, David (July 10, 2014). "Despite a Pledge by Samsung, Child Labor Proves Resilient". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Zhang, Xiaochun (July 10, 2014). "Another Samsung supplier factory exploiting child labor". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ "Samsung Electronics statement on recent allegation of child labor at a supplier". news.samsung.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ "Samsung finds China child labour 'evidence'". BBC News. July 14, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ LIMIT8 (August 8, 2019). "Amazon's Supplier Factory Foxconn Recruits Illegally: Interns Forced to Work Overtime". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ Chamberlain, Gethin (June 9, 2018). "Workers not paid legally by Amazon contractor in China". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ Valinsky, Jordan (August 9, 2019). "Amazon is investigating alleged child labor law violations at a Foxconn facility that makes Echoes and Kindles | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ CLW_Admin (June 29, 2023). "Investigative Report of Hengyang Foxconn (Futaihong Precision Industry) Co., Ltd". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ "Chinese Workers in Indonesia Need Protection, Too". thediplomat.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ CLW_Admin (January 11, 2024). "Ten Worker Stories: Away From Home". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ China Labor Watch (November 9, 2011). "Complaint against Intertek". China Labor Watch. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
^ "Where Every Risk is an Opportunity". Open The Magazine. April 21, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
^ "Annual Report 2011" (PDF). National Endowment for Democracy.

External links

Official website
"China Labor Watch Internal Revenue Service filings". ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.

[1] rboza, David (May 17, 2020). "Who's Afraid of Li Qiang?". The Wire China. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[2] Wong, Stephanie Hoi-Nga (June 16, 2017). "Li Qiang: The Chinese activist who wants Ivanka Trump to 'force change' in labour conditions". The Independent.

[:0-3] Chamberlain, Gethin (June 9, 2018). "Workers not paid legally by Amazon contractor in China". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved April 8, 2024.

[4] Bradsher, Keith (May 30, 2017). "China Detains Activist Who Worked at Manufacturer of Ivanka Trump Shoes". The New York Times.

[5] "China Labor Watch". www.ft.com. Retrieved April 8, 2024.

[6] "Apple responds to iPhone factory criticism". September 9, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2024.

[7] Albergotti, Reed (September 9, 2019). "Apple accused of worker violations in Chinese factories". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved April 8, 2024.

[8] "Labor groups criticize Disney over worker conditions at China suppliers". Reuters. Reuters. June 14, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[9] Chamberlain, Gethin (December 4, 2016). "The grim truth of Chinese factories producing the west's Christmas toys". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[10] "User Clip: Qiang Li - 2000 | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[11] "Trouble on the Line -- Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005 -- Page 1 -- TIME". February 27, 2007. Archived from the original on February 27, 2007. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[12] "China firm that makes shoes for Ivanka Trump denies missing activists' claims". The Guardian. Associated Press. June 1, 2017. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[13] Valinsky, Jordan (August 9, 2019). "Amazon is investigating alleged child labor law violations at a Foxconn facility that makes Echoes and Kindles | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[14] Zhang, Xiaochun (April 30, 2009). "Shattered Dreams: Underage Worker Death at Factory Supplying to Disney, Other International Brands". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[15] Zhang, Xiaochun (August 5, 2009). "Disney: Yiuwah Update Targets Factory, Ignores: Disney's Exploitative System". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[16] Dreier, Peter (March 12, 2020). "Disney Is Not the Greatest Place on Earth to Work". ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[17] Barboza, David (July 10, 2014). "Despite a Pledge by Samsung, Child Labor Proves Resilient". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[18] Zhang, Xiaochun (July 10, 2014). "Another Samsung supplier factory exploiting child labor". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[19] "Samsung Electronics statement on recent allegation of child labor at a supplier". news.samsung.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[20] "Samsung finds China child labour 'evidence'". BBC News. July 14, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[21] LIMIT8 (August 8, 2019). "Amazon's Supplier Factory Foxconn Recruits Illegally: Interns Forced to Work Overtime". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[22] Chamberlain, Gethin (June 9, 2018). "Workers not paid legally by Amazon contractor in China". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[23] Valinsky, Jordan (August 9, 2019). "Amazon is investigating alleged child labor law violations at a Foxconn facility that makes Echoes and Kindles | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[24] CLW_Admin (June 29, 2023). "Investigative Report of Hengyang Foxconn (Futaihong Precision Industry) Co., Ltd". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[25] "Chinese Workers in Indonesia Need Protection, Too". thediplomat.com. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[26] CLW_Admin (January 11, 2024). "Ten Worker Stories: Away From Home". China Labor Watch. Retrieved November 13, 2024.

[27] China Labor Watch (November 9, 2011). "Complaint against Intertek". China Labor Watch. Retrieved April 8, 2024.

[28] "Where Every Risk is an Opportunity". Open The Magazine. April 21, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2024.

[29] "Annual Report 2011" (PDF). National Endowment for Democracy.

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-'''China Labor Watch (CLW)''' is a U.S. based [[non-profit organization]] founded by labor activist [[Li Qiang (activist)|Li Qiang]] in 2000. Since its founding, CLW has collaborated with civil society organizations, unions, government stakeholders, and media to expose ongoing violations to the rights of Chinese workers. It works to magnify the voices of workers, identify and fight forced labor and human trafficking crimes, and investigate global industries that perpetuate workplace mistreatment and discrimination.
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+'''China Labor Watch (CLW)''' is a U.S.-based [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit organization]] founded in 2000 by labor activist [[Li Qiang (activist)|Li Qiang]]. The organization focuses on investigating labor conditions affecting Chinese workers and raising awareness of labor rights issues. CLW conducts investigations, produces reports, offers educational programs for workers, and operates a hotline to provide support and resources for workers facing labor-related issues.
-By directly connecting with workers and documenting the conditions they face, CLW has become one of the most significant sources of information on labor in China and provides a unique insight into the systemic issues facing workers in international supply chains. Through advocacy, education, and collective action, CLW raises awareness on the exploitation of workers and empowers individuals to pursue their own avenues of advocacy.
 == History ==
+[[Li Qiang (activist)|Li Qiang]], the founder of CLW, became aware of exploitative labor conditions in [[China]] while working in his hometown in [[Sichuan|Sichuan Province]]. Motivated by these experiences, Qiang began advocating for workers' rights and conducted his first factory investigation in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |last=barboza |first=David |date=2020-05-17 |title=Who’s Afraid of Li Qiang? |url=https://www.thewirechina.com/2020/05/17/whos-afraid-of-li-qiang/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=The Wire China |language=en-US}}</ref> Over the following three years, he worked in various factories, where he provided guidance to workers on how to protect their rights.
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-CLW’s founder, [[Li Qiang (activist)|Li Qiang]], first witnessed the exploitative labor conditions present in [[China]]while working in his hometown in Sichuan Province. After seeing these injustices firsthand, Qiang became a public advocate and conducted his first factory investigation in 1999. For three years, he secured positions at factories and, once inside, Qiang guided workers on how to protect their rights.
-Concerned for his safety, Qiang fled China and entered the United States through a humanitarian visa. After arriving, he realized the lack of awareness in Western democratic societies of the working and living conditions of Chinese workers - prompting Qiang to establish China Labor Watch.
+Concerned for his safety, Qiang left China and entered the United States on a humanitarian visa. After arriving in the U.S., he observed a lack of awareness in Western countries about the conditions faced by Chinese workers, which led him to establish China Labor Watch.
-Initially, CLW reported on Chinese media, bringing attention to labor protests and critiquing the Chinese government’s involvement in perpetuating labor exploitation. CLW has gone on to investigate hundreds of factories in China and report its findings. Since 2021, CLW has expanded its reach to investigate labor conditions and advocate for Chinese workers around the globe.
+Initially, CLW focused on reporting labor issues in China, including labor protests and government policies related to labor exploitation. Since its founding, CLW has investigated numerous factories in China and published its findings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wong |first=Stephanie Hoi-Nga |date=16 June 2017 |title=Li Qiang: The Chinese activist who wants Ivanka Trump to 'force change' in labour conditions |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/ivanka-trump-li-qiang-chinese-labour-activist-force-change-labour-conditions-huajian-a7793006.html |website=The Independent}}</ref> Starting in 2021, the organization expanded its scope to investigate labor conditions and advocate for Chinese workers in other countries.
 == Overview ==
-Since 2000, CLW has trained over ten thousand workers, conducted over five hundred assessments, published over one hundred reports, and had over two hundred features in the media. Currently, CLW is the most cited international organization focusing on Chinese labor and human rights - by both Chinese and international media outlets. This includes China’s Southern Weekly, China Youth Daily, Germany’s Der Spiegel, France’s Libération, Japan’s Asahi Shimbun, Britain’s FT, Middle East’s Aljazeera, as well as the United States’ Wall Street Journal, CNN, CBS, ABC, etc.  Some notable features also include [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/09/amazon-contractor-foxconn-pay-workers-illegally The Guardian] (35 features), [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/30/business/labor-activist-detained-ivanka-trump-factory.html The New York Times] (61 features), [https://www.ft.com/stream/e119b8e2-122d-45ce-be28-c458ea3115f3 The Financial Times] (41 features), [https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49634866 BBC] (31 features), and [https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/09/09/apple-accused-worker-violations-chinese-factories-by-labor-rights-group/ The Washington Post] (35 features).
+Since 2000, CLW has reportedly trained over ten thousand workers, conducted over five hundred assessments, published over one hundred reports, and had over two hundred features in the media. CLW has been cited by several international news organizations.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Chamberlain |first=Gethin |date=2018-06-09 |title=Workers not paid legally by Amazon contractor in China |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/09/amazon-contractor-foxconn-pay-workers-illegally |access-date=2024-04-08 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=China Detains Activist Who Worked at Manufacturer of Ivanka Trump Shoes |work=The New York Times |date=May 30, 2017 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/30/business/labor-activist-detained-ivanka-trump-factory.html |last1=Bradsher |first1=Keith }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=China Labor Watch |url=https://www.ft.com/stream/e119b8e2-122d-45ce-be28-c458ea3115f3 |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=www.ft.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-09-09 |title=Apple responds to iPhone factory criticism |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49634866 |access-date=2024-04-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Albergotti |first=Reed |date=2019-09-09 |title=Apple accused of worker violations in Chinese factories |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/09/09/apple-accused-worker-violations-chinese-factories-by-labor-rights-group/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref>
+CLW conducts investigations into working conditions in global supply chains and publishes independent reports on its findings. The organization collaborates with civil society groups, trade unions, government stakeholders, and media outlets to raise awareness of ongoing labor violations and malpractices. In some cases, CLW engages with multinational corporations to encourage adherence to international labor standards and address issues related to the treatment of workers in China.
-CLW promotes the rights of workers from its U.S. based offices. To achieve this goal, the organization:
+The organization also provides training for workers on topics such as labor rights, legal processes, workplace negotiations, and other forms of advocacy. Additionally, CLW helps to build networks of solidarity among workers, supporting them in asserting their legal rights and addressing labor exploitation. It operates a hotline where workers can report violations, seek advice, connect with legal assistance, or receive further consultation.
-# Conducts investigations and publishes independent investigative reports on working conditions present in global supply chains.
-# Works with civil society groups, unions, government stakeholders, and media to expose ongoing malpractices and violations. When possible, engages with multinational corporations to pressure firms to conform to international labor standards and end the mistreatment of Chinese workers.
-# Facilitates the training of individual workers on rights awareness, legal proceedings, workplace negotiations, and other forms of advocacy.
-# Builds solidarity networks amongst workers and empowers individuals to fight for their legal rights in order to end instances of labor exploitation.
-# Operates an open hotline that workers can reach to report violations, seek advice, connect for legal assistance, or receive additional consultation.
-CLW additionally has several ongoing programs aimed at improving local working conditions and promoting workers’ rights.
 == Investigations ==
-CLW has been reporting on supply chain conditions within major industries such as electronics, toys, automotive, apparel and more since its inception. These investigations have managed to uncover child labor, excessive working hours, unpaid wages, exploitation, illegal use of student and dispatch workers, and workplace deaths and injuries amongst other labor violations.
+Since its inception, CLW has conducted investigations into labor conditions within global supply chains, focusing on industries such as electronics, toys, automotive, and apparel. These investigations have documented various labor violations, including child labor, excessive working hours, unpaid wages, exploitation, the illegal use of student and dispatch workers, and workplace deaths and injuries.
-CLW has engaged with major international brands, government entities, and media to facilitate joint conversations and push for improved working conditions within global suppliers. Since CLW began reporting on larger brands, there have been notable outcomes. Apple has increased the pay and social benefits of workers and altered labor practices within target manufacturers. Additionally, brands such as [[Samsung]] have reportedly conducted over 100 audits to further investigate the findings of CLW reports. Additionally, CLW has held face-to-face meetings with executives in companies such as Disney on more than 10 occasions, released joint statements<ref>{{Cite web |title=Labor groups criticize Disney over worker conditions at China suppliers |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0Z015S/}}</ref> with other labor organizations pushing for improvements, published independent collaborative reports with [[The Guardian]] and other international media sources,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chamberlain |first=Gethin |date=2016-12-04 |title=The grim truth of Chinese factories producing the west’s Christmas toys |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/dec/04/the-grim-truth-of-chinese-factories-producing-the-wests-christmas-toys |access-date=2024-04-08 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref> and engaged in various conversations with company representatives regarding the systemic labor rights violations of Chinese workers in their supply chain.
+CLW has engaged with international brands, government entities, and media organizations to raise awareness of these labor issues and advocate for improvements in working conditions within global supply chains. In response to CLW's reports, companies such as Apple have made adjustments to worker pay and benefits, and have modified some labor practices at certain suppliers. Other companies, such as [[Samsung]], have reportedly conducted additional audits to investigate the issues raised in CLW's findings. CLW has also held meetings with representatives from companies like Disney and has collaborated with other labor organizations to release joint statements calling for labor rights improvements.<ref>{{Cite web |agency=Reuters |date=June 14, 2016 |title=Labor groups criticize Disney over worker conditions at China suppliers |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0Z015S/ |access-date=November 13, 2024 |website=Reuters}}</ref> Additionally, CLW has partnered with international media outlets, including [[The Guardian]], to publish reports on labor conditions in China’s supply chains.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chamberlain |first=Gethin |date=2016-12-04 |title=The grim truth of Chinese factories producing the west’s Christmas toys |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/dec/04/the-grim-truth-of-chinese-factories-producing-the-wests-christmas-toys |access-date=2024-11-13 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
 == Interventions ==
-*2000: Li Qiang [https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4850487/user-clip-qiang-li-2000 testified] before the US Congress, in opposition to granting China favored nation trade status. In the hearing he stated that Chinese laborers are used as machines and only earn twenty three cents an hour.
-*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/chinese/trad/hi/newsid%201220000/newsid%201229900/1229951.stm 2001]: Laid off workers from a VTech factory in Guangdong Province received their legally mandated unemployment benefits after CLW helped take their case to court.[1]
-*2002: CLW helped 1,000 workers who were laid off by a state-owned company in the city of Panjin (Liaoning Province) receive 450,000 RMB legally owed compensation.
-*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070227203339/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,501050131-1019909,00.html 2004]: CLW and other activist organizations successfully campaigned for the release of ten imprisoned Stella International workers by hiring labor lawyers and by writing advocacy letters asking the companies for which Stella produces to insist on leniency.[2]
-*2004: CLW began pressing Chinese factory owners to provide injury insurance for their workers. Finally, in 2007, in the wake of these efforts by CLW and other organizations, the Chinese government began to require factories to provide such insurance.
-*2005: [https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/4.14.05qiang_li_wrts.pdf Testified] in front of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission to urge for the release.
-*2005: A CLW-funded legal aid program helped about one hundred workers in Shenzhen to receive adequate wages. The program educated about eight hundred workers on the law and labor issues, and trained ten labor activists.
-*2006: CLW helped coordinate ten thousand workers in launching a petition on labor rights protection in Shenzhen.
-*2012: CLW’s founder, Li Qiang, testified in Congress to discuss the unacceptable working conditions in China, the failure of the auditing system, the importance of multinational corporations and government entities in creating impactful change.
-*2014: Li Qiang, [https://www.cecc.gov/sites/chinacommission.house.gov/files/documents/hearings/2012/CECC%20Hearing%20Testimony%20-%20Li%20Qiang%20-%207.31.12.pdf testified] in Congress again on labor violations in the toy industry based on the findings of CLW reports.
-*2017: Three CLW investigators at Ivanka Trump’s factory in China were [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/01/china-ivanka-trump-shoes-activists-detained-missing detained] by the police on suspicion of infringing trade secrets. Due to CLW’s efforts, the three investigators were released on bail after being detained for a month, and were acquitted a year later as Chinese prosecutors were pressured to withdraw charges.
+* '''2000''': Li Qiang testified before the U.S. Congress, opposing the granting of favored nation trade status to China. He stated that Chinese laborers were being underpaid, earning as little as twenty-three cents per hour.<ref>{{Cite web |title=User Clip: Qiang Li - 2000 {{!}} C-SPAN.org |url=https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4850487/user-clip-qiang-li-2000 |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=www.c-span.org}}</ref>
+* '''2001''': After CLW assisted, laid-off workers from a VTech factory in Guangdong Province received legally mandated unemployment benefits through a court case.
+* '''2002''': CLW helped 1,000 workers who were laid off by a state-owned company in Panjin, Liaoning Province, secure 450,000 RMB in legally owed compensation.
+* '''2004''': CLW, alongside other activist organizations, advocated for the release of ten workers from Stella International, who had been imprisoned. This effort included hiring labor lawyers and urging companies linked to Stella to seek leniency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-02-27 |title=Trouble on the Line -- Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005 -- Page 1 -- TIME |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,501050131-1019909,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070227203339/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,501050131-1019909,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-02-27 |access-date=2024-11-13 }}</ref>
+* '''2004''': CLW began advocating for Chinese factory owners to provide injury insurance to workers. In 2007, the Chinese government implemented a requirement for factories to offer such insurance, partly as a result of these efforts.
+* '''2005''': Li Qiang testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission regarding labor issues.
+* '''2005''': CLW's legal aid program helped approximately one hundred workers in Shenzhen recover unpaid wages and educated around eight hundred workers on labor law.
+* '''2006''': CLW helped organize a petition involving ten thousand workers in Shenzhen advocating for better labor rights protections.
+* '''2012''': Li Qiang testified before the U.S. Congress to discuss working conditions in China and the failures of the labor auditing system.
+* '''2014''': Li Qiang testified in Congress again regarding labor violations in the toy industry, based on CLW's findings.
+* '''2017''': Three CLW investigators were detained in China while conducting research at Ivanka Trump's factory. After a month of detention, they were released on bail and acquitted a year later when charges were dropped, following advocacy by CLW.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=Associated Press |date=2017-06-01 |title=China firm that makes shoes for Ivanka Trump denies missing activists' claims |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/01/china-ivanka-trump-shoes-activists-detained-missing |access-date=2024-11-13 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
 == Impact ==
-Some of the organization's most noted impacts include:
 === Child Labor ===
+China Labor Watch (CLW) has conducted investigations into labor conditions in global supply chains, including issues related to child labor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valinsky |first=Jordan |date=2019-08-09 |title=Amazon is investigating alleged child labor law violations at a Foxconn facility that makes Echoes and Kindles {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/09/tech/amazon-foxconn-abuse/index.html |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>
-CLW has played a significant role{{According to whom|date=April 2024}} in the fight against child labor within global supply chains.
-In 2009, CLW released a report on a supplier for [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], detailing findings of underage labor, low wages, mandatory overtime, and hazardous working conditions. Published following the death of a 17-year-old worker in the facility, CLW uncovered that the boy had been hired when he was just 15 and was one of many underage employees who were found to be as young as 13.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Xiaochun |date=2009-04-30 |title=Shattered Dreams: Underage Worker Death at Factory Supplying to Disney, Other International Brands |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/shattered-dreams-underage-worker-death-at-factory-supplying-to-disney-other-international-brands/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> Following the report, Disney released a remediation plan for the factory location. CLW conducted a follow-up investigation which found that age requirements for workers were now enforced, IDs were collected to verify legitimacy, rest days were implemented, minimum wage rates were met, and compensation efforts for work-related injuries increased. CLW went on to conduct dozens of investigations into different Disney suppliers, uncovering the systematic use of underage labor, hazardous working conditions, and inadequate allocation of compensation and rest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Xiaochun |date=2009-08-05 |title=Disney: Yiuwah Update Targets Factory, Ignores: Disney’s Exploitative System |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/disney-yiuwah-update-targets-factory-ignores-disneys-exploitative-system/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dreier |first=Peter |date=2020-03-12 |title=Disney Is Not the Greatest Place on Earth to Work |url=https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/disney-iger-labor/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |language=en-US |issn=0027-8378}}</ref>
+In 2009, CLW published a report on a supplier to [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], revealing cases of underage labor, low wages, mandatory overtime, and unsafe working conditions. The report followed the death of a 17-year-old worker at the facility, who had been employed at the factory since he was 15. CLW’s findings indicated that underage workers as young as 13 were employed at the facility.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Xiaochun |date=2009-04-30 |title=Shattered Dreams: Underage Worker Death at Factory Supplying to Disney, Other International Brands |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/shattered-dreams-underage-worker-death-at-factory-supplying-to-disney-other-international-brands/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> After the report was released, Disney initiated a remediation plan for the factory. CLW later conducted a follow-up investigation, which found that age verification measures were implemented, rest days were introduced, wages met minimum standards, and compensation for work-related injuries was increased. CLW continued to investigate other Disney suppliers, reporting similar issues related to child labor and poor working conditions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Xiaochun |date=2009-08-05 |title=Disney: Yiuwah Update Targets Factory, Ignores: Disney’s Exploitative System |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/disney-yiuwah-update-targets-factory-ignores-disneys-exploitative-system/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dreier |first=Peter |date=2020-03-12 |title=Disney Is Not the Greatest Place on Earth to Work |url=https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/disney-iger-labor/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |language=en-US |issn=0027-8378}}</ref>
-Additionally in 2014, just a week after a [[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] audit found no evidence of underage employees in its global supply chain, CLW uncovered child workers, student labor, and excessive overtime in a factory in southern China.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Despite a Pledge by Samsung, Child Labor Proves Resilient |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/11/business/international/children-found-working-at-samsung-supplier-in-china.html}}</ref> This was not the first instance of child labor found in Samsung’s supply chain as dozens of previous CLW investigations found evidence of the same issue persisting since at least 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Xiaochun |date=2014-07-10 |title=Another Samsung supplier factory exploiting child labor |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/another-samsung-supplier-factory-exploiting-child-labor/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> The company suspended the factory following the reports and subsequently communicated with CLW via emails and phone calls, urging CLW to notify Samsung about the existence of child labor in their supply chain if found in the future. Samsung also stated it would carry out a follow-up investigation, but denied the allegations citing previous internal audits.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=http://global.samsungtomorrow.com/?p=38613}}</ref> After finding evidence to support CLW’s claim, Samsung claimed that it would conduct serious work to prevent the use of child labor in its supply chain. CLW continued to provide evidence to Samsung and encouraged the company and its supplier to carry out reforms to ensure labor practices conformed to labor regulations.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-07-14 |title=Samsung finds China child labour 'evidence' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-28289652 |access-date=2024-04-08 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
+In 2014, CLW reported the discovery of child labor, student labor, and excessive overtime in a [[Samsung]] supplier factory in southern China, shortly after a Samsung audit had found no evidence of underage labor in its supply chain.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barboza |first=David |date=July 10, 2014 |title=Despite a Pledge by Samsung, Child Labor Proves Resilient |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/11/business/international/children-found-working-at-samsung-supplier-in-china.html |access-date=November 13, 2024 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> CLW had previously reported similar issues in Samsung’s supply chain, dating back to at least 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Xiaochun |date=2014-07-10 |title=Another Samsung supplier factory exploiting child labor |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/another-samsung-supplier-factory-exploiting-child-labor/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> Following CLW's report, Samsung suspended the factory and communicated with CLW about future investigations into potential child labor. While Samsung initially denied the allegations, citing its own internal audits, a follow-up investigation by Samsung confirmed some of the issues raised by CLW.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Samsung Electronics statement on recent allegation of child labor at a supplier |url=https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-statement-on-recent-allegation-of-child-labor-at-a-supplier |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=news.samsung.com |language=en}}</ref> Samsung stated that it would take measures to prevent child labor in its supply chain and began working with CLW to address the findings.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-07-14 |title=Samsung finds China child labour 'evidence' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-28289652 |access-date=2024-11-13 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
-CLW’s reports on child labor in the toy and electronics industry have also been cited as a source for both the [[United States Department of Labor|U.S. Department of Labor]]’s [[List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor]].<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ILAB/child%20labor%20reports/tda2021/TVPRA-Bibliography-for-2022-FINAL-Sept-2022.pdf |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 List Of Goods Produced By Child Labor Or Forced Labor |url=https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ILAB/child_labor_reports/tda2021/2022-TVPRA-List-of-Goods-v3.pdf}}</ref>
+CLW’s reports on child labor have also been cited by the [[United States Department of Labor|U.S. Department of Labor]] in its ''[[List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor]]''.
 === Student Labor ===
-CLW also regularly monitors the illegal use of student interns within global suppliers.
+CLW has investigated and reported on labor conditions related to the use of student interns in global supply chains.
-In 2018, a CLW report alerted [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] founder [[Jeff Bezos]] of the illegal and excessive use of interns at a Foxconn factory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LIMIT8 |date=2019-08-08 |title=Amazon's Supplier Factory Foxconn Recruits Illegally: Interns Forced to Work Overtime |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/amazons-supplier-factory-foxconn-recruits-illegally-interns-forced-to-work-overtime/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> A company director issued a response, pointing to the company’s independent audits and its Supplier Code of Conduct. CLW worked with The Guardian to send a reporter to China to further corroborate the findings.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chamberlain |first=Gethin |date=2018-06-09 |title=Workers not paid legally by Amazon contractor in China |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/09/amazon-contractor-foxconn-pay-workers-illegally |access-date=2024-04-08 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref> The story was published in June 2018 and caught international media attention, resulting in Amazon issuing a statement acknowledging the violations and inadequate overtime compensation provided at the factory.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chamberlain |first=Gethin |date=2018-06-17 |title=Amazon supplier in China ‘will tackle illegal work practices’ |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/17/amazon-foxconn-china-will-tackle-illegal-work-practices |access-date=2024-04-08 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref> The company said it had already conducted an audit in March, uncovered the problems, and requested a “corrective action plan” from Foxconn. Follow-up reports in 2019 alleged that student interns as young as 16 were being hired to work overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valinsky |first=Jordan |date=2019-08-09 |title=Amazon is investigating alleged child labor law violations at a Foxconn facility that makes Echoes and Kindles {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/09/tech/amazon-foxconn-abuse/index.html |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> “We urgently investigated these allegations, initiated weekly reviews of this issue, and addressed this with Foxconn at the most senior level,” an Amazon spokesperson stated. In 2022, CLW published a report on another Amazon supplier, Hengyang Foxconn, and detailed the labor violations found in the factory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CLW_Admin |date=2023-06-29 |title=Investigative Report of Hengyang Foxconn (Futaihong Precision Industry) Co., Ltd. |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/investigative-report-of-hengyang-foxconn-futaihong-precision-industry-co-ltd/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> As a result of these efforts, nearly 1 million RMB was paid to increase the wages of temporary workers and increase the total number of permanent employees. Factory management was also held accountable for the uncovered violations and CLW has continued to fight against the illegal use of student interns.
+In 2018, CLW published a report on the use of student interns at a [[Foxconn]] factory, highlighting issues related to illegal labor practices and excessive overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=LIMIT8 |date=2019-08-08 |title=Amazon's Supplier Factory Foxconn Recruits Illegally: Interns Forced to Work Overtime |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/amazons-supplier-factory-foxconn-recruits-illegally-interns-forced-to-work-overtime/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> The report was shared with [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]'s founder [[Jeff Bezos]], prompting a response from the company, which referred to its independent audits and Supplier Code of Conduct. CLW collaborated with ''The Guardian'' to further investigate the claims, sending a reporter to China to verify the findings.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chamberlain |first=Gethin |date=2018-06-09 |title=Workers not paid legally by Amazon contractor in China |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/09/amazon-contractor-foxconn-pay-workers-illegally |access-date=2024-11-13 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref> The story was published in June 2018 and attracted international media attention. Following the report, Amazon acknowledged the violations related to overtime compensation and stated that it had already conducted an audit in March 2018, identified the issues, and requested a corrective action plan from Foxconn.
+In 2019, CLW published additional reports alleging that student interns as young as 16 were being hired to work overtime at a Foxconn factory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valinsky |first=Jordan |date=2019-08-09 |title=Amazon is investigating alleged child labor law violations at a Foxconn facility that makes Echoes and Kindles {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/09/tech/amazon-foxconn-abuse/index.html |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> Amazon responded by stating that it had investigated the issue, initiated weekly reviews, and addressed the matter with Foxconn’s senior management.
+In 2022, CLW released another report on a different Foxconn factory, Hengyang Foxconn, identifying additional labor violations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CLW_Admin |date=2023-06-29 |title=Investigative Report of Hengyang Foxconn (Futaihong Precision Industry) Co., Ltd. |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/investigative-report-of-hengyang-foxconn-futaihong-precision-industry-co-ltd/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> As a result, nearly 1 million RMB was paid to raise the wages of temporary workers and to increase the number of permanent employees. The report also led to accountability for the factory's management. CLW has continued to monitor and report on the use of student interns in global supply chains.
 === Belt and Road Initiative ===
-Since 2020, CLW has gone on to report on the impact of the Chinese invested [[Belt and Road Initiative]] (BRI). Producing reports on [[nickel]] mining,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chinese Workers in Indonesia Need Protection, Too |url=https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/chinese-workers-in-indonesia-need-protection-too/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}}</ref> overseas labor,<ref>{{Cite web |last=CLW_Admin |date=2024-01-11 |title=Ten Worker Stories: Away From Home |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/ten-worker-stories-away-from-home/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> and forced labor,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chinese workers allege forced labor, abuses in Xi’s ‘Belt and Road’ program |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/china-labor-belt-road-covid/2021/04/30/f110e8de-9cd4-11eb-b2f5-7d2f0182750d_story.html}}</ref> CLW continues to monitor conditions for migrant Chinese workers who are left vulnerable as a result of BRI projects.
+Since 2020, CLW has reported on labor conditions related to the Chinese-invested [[Belt and Road Initiative]] (BRI), focusing on issues such as [[Nickel mining in Indonesia|nickel mining]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chinese Workers in Indonesia Need Protection, Too |url=https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/chinese-workers-in-indonesia-need-protection-too/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=thediplomat.com |language=en-US}}</ref> overseas labor,<ref>{{Cite web |last=CLW_Admin |date=2024-01-11 |title=Ten Worker Stories: Away From Home |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/ten-worker-stories-away-from-home/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Forced labour|forced labor]]. The organization has monitored the impact of BRI projects on migrant Chinese workers, highlighting their vulnerability to exploitation in some cases.
-CLW has also gone on to aid overseas workers to return home to China who were trapped within these industrial projects due to COVID-19 restrictions. Through the release of reports, coordinating with local representatives and embassies, and providing legal aid directly to workers, CLW acted as a major source of aid for overseas workers throughout the pandemic. Advocating against the widespread practices such as passport confiscation and recruitment fees, CLW aims to fight instances of forced labor overseas and continues to engage with relevant stakeholders to create a safe working environment for migrant Chinese workers abroad.
+CLW has also provided support for Chinese workers overseas who were affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Through reports, coordination with local authorities and embassies, and providing legal assistance, CLW helped facilitate the return of workers who were stranded due to the pandemic. The organization has raised concerns about practices such as passport confiscation and recruitment fees, which it views as forms of exploitation. CLW continues to engage with stakeholders to advocate for better protections for migrant workers involved in international projects.
 == Funding ==
-The majority of CLW’s funding comes from project grants from a wide range of government or quasi-governmental agencies and private foundations, all of which are based outside of China. CLW also receives funding from private individual donors.
+The majority of China Labor Watch's (CLW) funding comes from project grants provided by various government or quasi-governmental agencies based outside of China. CLW also receives funding from private individual donors.
-CLW has received funding from the [[National Endowment for Democracy]] and the [[International Labor Rights Forum]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Xiaochun |date=2011-11-09 |title=Complaint against Intertek |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/complaint-against-intertek/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-04-21 |title=Where Every Risk is an Opportunity |url=https://openthemagazine.com/features/world/where-every-risk-is-an-opportunity/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=Open The Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Annual Report 2011 |url=https://www.ned.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ned-2011AR_final.pdf |publisher=[[National Endowment for Democracy]]}}</ref>
+CLW has received funding from the [[National Endowment for Democracy]] and the [[International Labor Rights Forum]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= China Labor Watch |date=2011-11-09 |title=Complaint against Intertek |url=https://chinalaborwatch.org/complaint-against-intertek/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=China Labor Watch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-04-21 |title=Where Every Risk is an Opportunity |url=https://openthemagazine.com/features/world/where-every-risk-is-an-opportunity/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=Open The Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Annual Report 2011 |url=https://www.ned.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Ned-2011AR_final.pdf |publisher=[[National Endowment for Democracy]]}}</ref>
 == See also ==
 * [[China Labour Bulletin]]
+==References==
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-* [http://www.zhongguogongren.org 中国劳工观察] (official site, Chinese)
-* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110726170505/http://www.icti-care.org/ICF_Statement_Regarding_China_Labor_Watch_Report_070919.pdf International Council of Toy Industries CARE Foundation Statement on China Labor Watch Report]
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