China 's climb to the world 's second largest economy was built by Chinese workers . Chinese workers are demanding a greater share of the wealth and better access to social services . Higher living costs in the coastal areas are drawing more workers to rural areas of China . China 's extraordinary climb to the world 's second largest economy was built on the back of Chinese workers , many of whom left rural farms to migrate for work in coastal factories . Despite Beijing 's economic growth , about 400 million people still live on less than $ 2 a day .
China 's climb to the world 's second largest economy was built by Chinese workers . Chinese workers are demanding a greater share of the wealth and better access to social services . Higher living costs in the coastal areas are drawing more workers to rural areas of China . Despite Beijing 's economic growth , about 400 million people still live on less than $ 2 a day .