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China's tech workers trapped in jobs by noncompete contracts


From Tencent to Pinduoduo, companies use surveillance and lawsuits to retain staff as competition ramps up

(Illustration by Yoshiko Kawano) The Big Story From Tencent to Pinduoduo, companies use surveillance and lawsuits to retain staff as competition ramps up HONG KONG -- On a chilly night in late February, 24-year-old tech worker Emma decided to kill herself. ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch.ArtboardCreated with Sketch.Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon Print

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