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“Chinese workers are not forced into factories because of our insatiable desire for iPods. They choose to leave their homes in order to earn money, to learn new skills, and to see the world.”

Quote by Leslie T. Chang

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Leslie T. Chang

Leslie T. Chang is a journalist, the specific birth and death dates are unknown. more

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