Robots replacing workers as labor costs rise

Global Business

The Pearl River Delta in China’s southern Guangdong province holds the largest manufacturing base in the country, and Dongguan is its manufacturing hub. To address rising labor costs, factories in Dongguan are now experimenting with “zero labor production” strategy. This means a sharp scaling down in the number of traditional workers. CCTV’s Li Yang filed this report.

Robots replacing workers as labor costs rise

The Pearl River Delta in China's southern Guangdong province holds the largest manufacturing base in the country, and Dongguan is its manufacturing hub. To address rising labor costs, factories in Dongguan are now experimenting with "zero labor production" strategy. This means a sharp scaling down in the number of traditional workers.


Transforming domestic services with internet presence

Domestic helpers are increasingly common in Chinese families, but it often takes a long time to find one that you like. Some service agencies are making the process easier using the Internet. CCTV’s Dong Yiling filed this report from Shanghai.

Transforming domestic services with internet presence

Domestic helpers are increasingly common in Chinese families, but it often takes a long time to find one that you like. Some service agencies are making the process easier using the Internet.


Einer Tangen on growth in Chinese consumer market

For more on Chinese economy and consumer trends, CCTV’s Philip Yin spoke Political and Economic Affairs Commentator Einer Tangen.

Einer Tanger on growth in Chinese consumer market

For more on Chinese economy and consumer trends, CCTV's Philip Yin spoke Political and Economic Affairs Commentator Einer Tangen .