Wang Jibing, a food delivery rider, won the prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize for his poetry collection Low Flight, capturing the struggles of delivery workers.
Poet's path
Wang's literary journey and inspiration for 'Low Flight'
Wang, who started his career as a delivery rider in 2019, had been posting poems and essays on social media for years.
His love for literature remained strong despite his tough life as an odd job worker.
The inspiration for Low Flight came from interviews with around 200 delivery riders, highlighting their experiences and challenges in the gig economy.
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