Singapore is one of the most popular destinations for Chinese workers..abroad...Although Singapore’s main labour laws offer reasonable protection...discrimination against migrant workers is both widespread and open. Rights violations are frequently reported in the Singaporean newspapers, and...long working hours without overtime payment are the norm...this CLB study ... seeks to understand the roots of the problems...by examining the interlocking roles of Chinese and Singaporean laws and labour policies, the attitude of local officials, and the aspirations and actions of the workers themselves. The report examines...[how] Chinese migrant workers cope with...harsh working conditions...and discrimination....and the problems they face in seeking redress...