Beijing

Beijing is the capital city of China, with a population of over 21 million people. It is one of the largest cities in the world and is a major cultural, economic, and political center in China. The city has a rich history and is home to many landmarks, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, and the Temple of Heaven. Despite its many attractions, Beijing faces challenges related to traffic congestion, pollution, and income inequality.

Beijing and human trafficking:
Human trafficking is a significant problem in Beijing, particularly for women and children who are trafficked for sexual exploitation and forced labor. Migrants are especially vulnerable to trafficking, with many being promised jobs or other opportunities and then finding themselves in exploitative situations. Beijing is also a transit and destination location for trafficking victims from neighboring countries, including North Korea and Vietnam. The Chinese government has taken steps to address the problem, but trafficking persists, particularly in the city’s informal labor market. Non-governmental organizations, such as the International Justice Mission, are working to combat human trafficking in Beijing and other parts of China.

 

 

Human trafficking case sparks government response in China
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Human trafficking case sparks government response in China

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Sustained, palpable anger in China over the case of a mother of eight found chained inside a shed has prompted an unusually strong government response to human trafficking at the annual session of China’s rubber-stamp legislature. The issue even merited a brief mention by China’s premier Li Keqiang in his annual…

Forced Prison Labor in China: Hiding in Plain Sight
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Forced Prison Labor in China: Hiding in Plain Sight

Ancient Mogilev, a former city of the medieval Duchy of Lithuania and now part of Belarus close to the border with Russia, cradled along the River Dnieper, is a most unlikely spot for an interview about forced prison labor in China. But this is the home to which Dima Siakatsky returned after his release from…