March 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM UTCUpdated on March 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTCAlong a stretch of shopfronts in downtown Guangzhou, dozens of middle-aged day laborers linger in the winter chill, waiting for agents from nearby factories in southern China to offer some work.For Sheng, 55, the goal is simply to earn enough to eat and pay rent: His income more than halved to less than 100 yuan (around $14) per day over the past few years. “Some people can’t find work for months,” said Sheng, who asked to use ...