There has been another report on an incident in a Chinese factory about a Chinese desperate Chinese migrant worker:

On 20 May 2025, a catastrophic fire broke out at the Sichuan Jinyu Textile Company factory in Pingshan County, Sichuan. Allegedly started by a 27-year-old worker named Wen, the blaze destroyed two workshops and burned for over 30 hours [...]

Local [Chinese] authorities were swift to frame the incident as the isolated act of a mentally unstable individual. A public security notice claimed Wen had "psychological problems" and acted out of personal despair, rather than as a result of any labour dispute.

As [China Labour Bulleting] CLB’s report on migrant workers and their children highlights, these workers often face systemic discrimination, harsh working conditions, limited social protection, and inadequate support. These are not personal failings, but structural problems rooted in China's model of economic development.

Equally troubling is the total absence of trade union support. From Wen’s resignation on 30 April to the fire on 20 May, more than 20 days passed. During that time, both the enterprise and local unions had multiple opportunities to support Wen’s wage claim as he left the company. No union—neither at the enterprise level nor from the local federation—stepped in. As CLB’s research shows, enterprise unions are often controlled by management and rarely advocate for workers in disputes. Local unions tend to prioritise formalities over meaningful engagement. Wen’s case is a clear example of how this system fails those it is meant to protect.

Public reaction reflects widespread frustration with these systemic flaws. Online, Wen is known as “Brother 800,” referencing the alleged 800-yuan wage arrears. Despite official denials, many netizens view Wen as a desperate victim and hero, not a criminal [...]

The article also reads:

Wage arrears are a widespread issue in China, representing 76% of the incidents on CLB's strike map since 2011. In 2024 alone, over 88% of the recorded incidents were related to unpaid wages.

I am wondering whether Sixth Tone would be willing to publish similar reports like this rather than this "fun factory".