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The unrest is intricately linked to the fallout from the escalating trade tensions between the US and China. As tariffs increased, many factories, like Shundi Opto Electronics, found themselves unable to maintain financial stability. Strikes have also been reported at other companies, such as the Suing Shangda Electronics Factory, where workers similarly demanded unpaid wages and social security benefits. The underlying cause of these protests appears to be a systemic issue within China's economy, long predated by the current tariff disputes.