As Vietnamese protest against China's actions in disputed waters, today's workers may become tomorrow's jobless.Photo: EPA As Vietnamese protest against China's actions in disputed waters, today's workers may become tomorrow's jobless.Photo: EPA
As Vietnamese protest against China's actions in disputed waters, today's workers may become tomorrow's jobless.Photo: EPA
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Cathy Holcombe
Cathy Holcombe

Updated: 1:34am, 27 May, 2014

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As Vietnamese protest against China's actions in disputed waters, today's workers may become tomorrow's jobless.Photo: EPA As Vietnamese protest against China's actions in disputed waters, today's workers may become tomorrow's jobless.Photo: EPA
As Vietnamese protest against China's actions in disputed waters, today's workers may become tomorrow's jobless.Photo: EPA
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