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40% Revenue Drop Halts Production, Strands Migrant Workers

3/21/2026

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Zhang Li, a worker at Everwin Toys in Dongguan, finds a notice announcing a 40% drop in revenue and halted production.
The news disrupts her life after 15 years at the factory.
The situation leaves Zhang Li, now in her 40s, facing uncertainty about her future job prospects.
She represents millions of migrant workers navigating China's evolving manufacturing landscape amid global trade tensions and rapid technological advancements.

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Story summary

Zhang Li, a worker at Everwin Toys in Dongguan, finds a notice announcing a 40% drop in revenue and halted production.
The news disrupts her life after 15 years at the factory.
The situation leaves Zhang Li, now in her 40s, facing uncertainty about her future job prospects.
She represents millions of migrant workers navigating China's evolving manufacturing landscape amid global trade tensions and rapid technological advancements.