There's a fundamental difference since the slaves didn't choose to be slaves, even if better off. The Chinese factory workers are choosing from the options pro

There's a fundamental difference since the slaves didn't choose to be slaves, even if better off. The Chinese factory workers are choosing from the options provided. From their perspective they've been given a better option. From a western first world perspective, people here can't seem to relate to how $3/hr could possibly be a better option, but it is. Over here we have the benefit of minimum wage, welfare, higher standard of living, etc. Unfortunately it is a very egocentric viewpoint to not think of this from the perspective of an actual factory worker.