, Columnist
Uber Protests Gauge China Strife
While coal disputes get the publicity, look elsewhere for the canary in the mine.
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You think strikes by Chinese coal miners are a big deal? Consider this: The country saw more protests by taxi drivers over unlicensed cabs and ride-sharing apps during 2015 than by disgruntled mine workers.
That's not to play down the significance of protests at major state-owned mines. It's to emphasize that China's economy is changing, and the nature of industrial unrest is changing with it.