The dark side of cyberspace

China is currently the world’s largest producer of electronic products. The IT hardware industry is one of the fastest growing industry sectors and has a modern and clean image. But in fact the working and ecological conditions in this industry are appalling. Brand companies have signed a common code of conduct for the sector. However, the code is weak by its content and there is no evidence of real improvement resulting from the activities of brand companies. More public pressure on brand companies is needed to push them forward.