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China: Taxi Strikes and the Specter of Social Unrest

Nov 21, 2008 | 21:17 GMT

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Summary

Strikes by taxi drivers in several Chinese cities raise the specter of coordinated protests and social unrest crossing provincial lines — one of Beijing’s biggest fears. Perhaps even more worrisome for Beijing are signs of growing coordination among petitioners challenging the government over land use and reimbursement. Such resistance is only going to increase as China begins to accelerate domestic infrastructure development.

Work stoppages and protests by cab drivers across China could be a sign of things to come when Beijing expands domestic infrastructure development....

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