All resources: China

Prospects for future outward migration flows: China and Southeast Asia

Looks at the various factors that are likely to influence outward migration flow from China and the Southeast Asian region – particularly the Philippines and Indonesia – in the next two decades.

Tackling the impact of the global crisis on employment & promoting decent work : a high-level tripartite meeting to mark the ILO 90th...

The International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2009. To mark this milestone in China, a high-level tripartite gathering, jointly organised by MOHRSS, ACFTU, and CEC, and supported by the ILO.

Policies on admission low-skilled workers in Korea, Japan and Taiwan (China): Similarities and differences

Examines the role that policies are likely to play in the long-term of the three East Asian countries given demographic trends and social and economic changes that evolve in post-industrial societies.

Labour market information and analysis for skills development

Employment Working Paper No. 27

Facts on green jobs in China

The main objective of the ILO green jobs programme in China is to help the country realize its potential for green jobs. The programme also aims to help China make a positive labour market transition in the face of climate change.

Managing labour migration - Filipino and Indonesian domestic helpers

Focuses on the domestic helper market in Hong Kong, examines and compares various institutional arrangements for regulating migration that have been developed in Indonesia and the Philippines, referring to them generally as “migration...

Speech at the KAB Annual Review Meeting

By Mr Zhang Guoqing, Deputy Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

What are the macro drivers of growth, employment and income in the Chinese Economy: A case study in policy coherence and sequencing

A study on the policy coherence initiative on growth, investment and employment, the case of China, prepared for the meeting in Manila, Philippines, 18-20 February

National policy responses to the financial and economic crisis: The case of China

A study on China's national policy response to the financial and economic crisis in 2008

Reconciling work and family: issues and policies in China

This research aims to discuss the variations and implementation of relevant policies for coordinating work and family responsibilities in China when it is at a stage of social transformation and economic transition, the existing conflicts and the...

Internal migration

ILO, China launch first HIV/AIDS prevention campaign for internal rural migrant workers

The 200 million internal migrant workers in China play a vital role in the country’s mining, construction, and transportation sectors. But the lack of awareness about HIV puts them at risk of contracting the disease. Last November, the ILO and...

Migrant domestic workers: Dreams washed away by tears

Most workers experience some form of verbal, physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse on a regular basis and are forced to confinement within the workplace. Contracts are violated, and payments and passports are sometimes withheld by employers or...

Global compact and safety and health: Improving occupational safety and health in the supply chain - A public-private partnerships project...

TC/SYMBOL INT/04/27/GTZ - Evaluation Team: Petra Künkel (team leader), Schirin Yachkaschi and Vera Fricke, all from Collective Leadership Institute

Meeting the challenge: Proven practices for human trafficking prevention in the greater Mekong sub-region

Compendium of proven practices and lessons learned from ILO's Mekong Sub-regional project to Combat Trafficking in Women and Children (2000-2008). Covers achievements of the project in the areas of research, policy development and direct action. It...

The first targeted HIV/AIDS prevention campaign in China featuring migrant workers for their hometown fellows

Some 700,000 people are living with HIV in China, according to the Ministry of Health. Over half of them contracted the virus through sexual activities. The government is increasingly placing great emphasis on protecting rural migrant workers from...

The ILO highlights the importance of occupational safety & health in China

Over 400 representatives including ILO experts attended the biennial China International Forum on Work Safety, co-hosted by the ILO and China’s State Administration of Work Safety, in Beijing from 17th to 20th November.

Opening speech at 4th China International Forum on Work Safety

By Ms Constance Thomas, Director, ILO Country Office for China and Mongolia

Maritime sector

Proper ship breaking: a test for globalization and decent work

The last voyage of the ship "Otapan" to a Turkish ship breaking yard last July was a victory for "pre-cleaning" advocates of reducing the human and environmental dangers inherent in ship dismantling and recycling. But does it also lead to decent...

Background Note of IMT-GT and GMS Meeting

Programme of IMT-GT and GMS Meeting