Triumph of labor

As the nation of 1.3 billion immerses itself in the 60th anniversary celebrations of the People's Republic, extolling its great leaders and heroes, there is one group that should not be missed.

This is a section of people who deserve our special salute. They are the vital force propelling our economic boom in the last 30 years. They work harder than anyone else, yet they demand and receive very little in return. They number more than 200 million.

The migrant workers, or farmer workers or nongmingong as they are called in Chinese, should also be the stars as we celebrate the National Day holidays.