Beijing, May 30 -- Labour unrest is emerging as a growing challenge in China's manufacturing sector, with workers at two major factories staging protests over layoffs, wage disputes, and compensation concerns, according to a report by The Epoch Times.

According to the report, around 600 workers at an electronics plant in Dalian, Liaoning Province, launched a strike and protest march on May 22. The factory, formerly operated by Japan-based ROHM Semiconductor, is being transferred to a Chinese owner, prompting concerns among employees about their future benefits and employment status.

The Epoch Times reported that workers fear that years of service accumulated under the Japanese-owned company may not be fully recognised after the ownershi...