Discrimination an issue: survey

BEIJING - Even though an increasing number of new-generation migrant workers have started considering themselves white-collar workers, social discrimination against them still exists in cities, a survey has found.

According to the survey, conducted by the Beijing-based China Youth Daily, more than 83 percent of respondents expressed support for workers who wished to become urban residents.

The survey was based on interviews with 7,402 people in 31 provinces and municipalities.