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* China is the number one exporter of solar panels, supplying 29% of the world's solar panels. The US makes 6%.
* In a few years, China is expected to become the top exporter of wind turbines.
* Average hourly wage for a Chinese factory worker is $0.81, compared to $29.98 in the US.
* The Chinese are improving the quality of their products in response to the US lowering their prices to a more competitive level.
Where do you want to work and what is a good rate to protect workers the environment and our future? Does China consider this...
BLS Private industry employers spent an average of $27.42 per hour worked for employee compensation in December 2009.
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This situation is even worse for tech industries considering China tops India on average pay
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VIA Shirl Kennedy and Bob Hietzer