In pictures: China's rural workers


Bright lights

Many migrant workers have arrived back at the railway station in Chongqing city.

But millions more are venturing out in hopes of finding a job. It seems that the allure of the city is too great a temptation.

(Text/Images: Quentin Sommerville/Jennifer Pak)

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