What’s next for China’s gig economy?

Is Didi Chuxing’s IPO in jeopardy because of poor conditions for its drivers? What of China’s army of delivery drivers who are also protesting over fair pay and working conditions? One thing is certain: the Chinese government is starting to take gig workers’ rights seriously, writes Torsten Weller The outbreak of Covid-19 and the ensuing lockdown and social distancing rules turned China’s army of delivery drivers into a crucial lifeline…