Witness - Dust in the lung

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Migrant workers have become China's indispensable labor force but, after years of working in unprotected and unsafe conditions, many of them begin to suffer from a number of ailments, including pneumoconiosis, or black lung disease. Journalist Wang Keqin was compelled to launch an online civil movement to increase public awareness on pneumoconiosis and set up a dedicated fund to provide victims with medical aid.

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