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Chinese Shoe Factory Strike Hits Western Brands

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Bill Dorman

Published April 25, 2014 at 10:35 AM HST

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A labor dispute at a Chinese factory that makes shoes for some leading American brands has stretched to nearly two weeks. A strike at the facility has disrupted business, and is drawing increased international attention. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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