Platform wars: how competition could reshape China’s gig worker economy – M&G Investments

Amid competition, China’s digital platforms are changing their approach to gig workers – but what does this mean for the future of the gig economy?

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... China’s vast army of gig workers is the backbone of the country’s digital economy, powering consumption and logistics infrastructure. Despite offering flexibility and opportunity, the gig economy also presents challenges, such as weak labour protection and income insecurity.

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