This is a discussion thread for the "Fair Labor Association Shares Results of its Foxconn Audit" story posted on the front page.
Yeah, China is unique in the sense that they are trying to merge communism with capitalism. Minimum wage varies from about $100 to $200 USD per month depending on the city.
I have spent a good bit of time in China. Last time I was there I was at the Forbidden City and it was getting late. I met a guy who was a professor at a Univ. who wanted a mere $5 to give me a detailed but quick tour to see it all before closing. Having experienced some not so friendly encounters in the country I almost just told him to go away. I finally agreed to his deal after checking him out and the guy was a wealth of information and an amazing person. I paid him $100 and he offered to go with me to The Great Wall the following day for $10. It's not exactly a quick trip to The Great Wall. After a very long day we got home and all he wanted was his $10 which he was using to get some additional medical care for his mother. I invited him to grab dinner with me and then we went shopping. The vendor would want $750 for something and he would tell me if they won't take $75 then walk. He saved me tons of cash, gave me information that was priceless, and was just a great human being. I gave him $2,000 for himself and to pay for his moms medical treatment and it brought tears to his eyes. All this guy wanted was a measly $15 for about 10 hours of work. What he gave me was worth far more than the $2,00o I paid him, but to him he won the lottery and he was a professor for goodness sakes. Makes one thankful for all they have!
