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Is "Food Deliverer" the New "Paper Boy" Job for Kids in China?
In the bustling streets of China’s megacities, where food delivery has become a 70% market dominated by many competing platforms, stories have emerged of the country’s minors creating their own slice of the gig economy. But the reality of youth involvement in China’s delivery sector tells a more complex story than just a viral social media post. The narrative of students around 10-14-year-olds earning quick cash as “last mile” couriers—waiting a…
The recent phenomenon of students delivering packages on behalf of others has garnered widespread public attention on the streets of Shenzhen. On August 1st, a Red Star News reporter visited the Huaqiangbei area of Shenzhen's Futian District, revealing the prevalence of this service during peak delivery hours and the underlying strategies of students, parents, and couriers.
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