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The “exodus” of illegal immigrants ended two decades ago, when the Chinese economy and living conditions began improving after the “market opening” in late 1980s.

Foreign workers quitting their current occupations will have to return to their home countries immediately, or undergo a six-month transition period during which they can only find a new job in the same field. But the lawmakers and government are still thinking how to clearly plug the possible loopholes that may allow the workers to switch to a better job in a di

The phenomenon of illegal work was another concern during the plenary AL session as legislators said the government’s enforcement was ineffective and suggested amendments to the law to put illegal workers into jail as a possible deterrence.

The unemployment rate during the first quarter of this year remained at 1.9 percent as the increase in employment in the gaming industry and other service sectors was offset by the army of fresh graduates newly joining the labor market.

A target salary of MOP5,000 for mainland domestic helpers may become the indicative price to drive an overall pay rise in the domestic work industry.