The recent wave of labour disputes in China is creating a political dilemma for a government eager to boost workers' income but allergic to organised unrest.
As the disputes – including strikes at two car-parts plants affiliated to Honda – have hit the headlines, Beijing has avoided taking any firm public position, perhaps in the hope that the unrest will die down.
Yet, if the outbreak of strikes continues, the government will be under pressure to take a stand, from economic reformers and ordinary Chinese – who see the push for higher pay as a welcome step towards reducing inequality – as well as from businesses worried about rising costs, and party officials concerned about organised opposition.
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