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Beijing regulators censures Meituan, Dianping, Ele.me for food safety
The crackdown comes as World Consumer Rights Day approaches on Mar. 15 when CGTN airs its annual “315” consumer protections TV special.
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Sherpa’s fined over monopoly on delivering food to foreigners in Shanghai
A week ago we didn’t know if regulators saw e-commerce as a market. The Sherpa’s case show that delivering food in English in Shanghai is a market.
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Delivery drivers brace for low-pay Chinese New Year away from home
Delivery drivers were promised extra cash if they didn’t return to their hometowns during China’s most important holiday. Things are shaping up differently.
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Food delivery: Drivers take the risks. Platforms reap the rewards.
Increasing accidents, falling wages and unpaid salaries make for a risky job.
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China’s environmental innovations on show at Taobao Maker Festival
With more brands and merchants joining Taobao Maker Festival, some of them are focused wholly on environmental protection.
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The low tech, no tech world of Covid-19
Under quarantine in Hubei’s smaller cities, it’s low tech life as Covid-19 brings the digital economy to a halt.
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Insights | Why ‘996’ just won’t go away
996 is still a problem in China’s tech industry. It’s brutal to employees, and it’s questionable whether overtime work pays off even for companies.
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Alibaba fined, delivery service price dumping: Retailheads
Regulators fine Alibaba $2.8 billion while food delivery app Sherpa’s is also penalized. Baishi Express and J&T Express are punished for price dumping.
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Tough deadlines and lower wages push China’s delivery drivers to take risks
Propping up the food delivery industry is an army of drivers, who work long hours rushing around China’s megacities to keep up with orders.
