New policies to better protect gig workers Measures: ‘Stable employment’ prioritized By LI LEI | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-07-05 23:00

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202607/05/WS6a4a7190a310986e2b463985.html A number of policy measures have been rolled out over the past few months to better protect gig workers, who experts described as the backbone of China's labor force and a vital buffer against unemployment amid economic headwinds. According to official estimates, over 200 million people are currently engaged in flexible work, of whom about 84 million operate in platform-based roles.