China’s delivery drivers are its most obvious underclass

New rules aim to help but the economy will keep them down

lunedì 1 giugno 2026 New tab

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Delivery driver cinesi vivono marginalizzati in periferia nonostante il boom economico, formando l'underclass della gig economy urbana. Critical per ESG assessment e workforce compliance su supply chain e logistics infrastrutture in Cina.

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China’s delivery drivers are its most obvious underclass

China’s delivery drivers are its most obvious underclass

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