China’s proposed rules aim to improve pay, rest and working conditions for tens of millions of gig workers, but analysts warn that financial pressures, differing work arrangements and enforcement challenges could limit their impact.
CNA Melody Chan
19 Oct 2026
Jenny Chan, an associate professor of sociology at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, said workers need more support to exercise their rights, including from Chinese trade unions.
“When workers are empowered to take matters into their own hands, they can enforce the law,” she said.
