The effect of new rules on family migration into Britain is to leave thousands of marriages in a limbo of enforced separation, reports Hsiao-Hung Pai.
The self-organising efforts of migrant workers and rights activists across China offer a vital insight into the nature and future of modern Chinese society, says Hsiao-Hung Pai.
"When you see the Iceland store, you will be able to find Brook Road. Walk to the end of that road, the garment factory is on the second floor.
The poorest immigrant workers in Britain tend to make the news only when allegations of criminal activity or welfare fraud are involved. But a human tragedy that occurred on 5