After a migrant worker translated a difficult philosophy book into Chinese, it sparked discussions and debates across various social classes. Photo: AFP
After a migrant worker translated a difficult philosophy book into Chinese, it sparked discussions and debates across various social classes. Photo: AFP

China’s migrant workers challenging the status quo by chasing their dreams, bucking stereotypes

  • Social media enthralled by story of 31-year-old migrant who taught himself English, translated a philosophy book and found he could make a living without manual labour
  • New generation of migrant workers is no longer tasked with lifting their families out of poverty, and many are looking to carve out their own lives in big cities

After a migrant worker translated a difficult philosophy book into Chinese, it sparked discussions and debates across various social classes. Photo: AFP
After a migrant worker translated a difficult philosophy book into Chinese, it sparked discussions and debates across various social classes. Photo: AFP
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