China's Weather Related Disasters Expose Stark Inequality in Rural Communities The landslide disaster in Gansu province has resulted in 21 fatalities and raised questions about working conditions and safety protocols for migrant workers in rural areas of China.
The tragedy appears to be a consequence of unprecedented weather events, but digging deeper reveals neglect of rural communities by the central government.
Migrant workers hired on short term contracts for tasks such as tree trimming in remote areas were caught off guard when the landslide occurred.