This chapter explores the rise of gig job stations in China, emphasizing their role in offering localized services and skill training for workers. It highlights the importance of these offline spaces for job seekers, providing essential support, legal protections, and the comfort of personal interactions in the growing gig economy.
A number of Chinese cities have launched short-term job centers to help gig workers find their next job. What's new about these centers as opposed to previously existing services? How big is the gig economy overall? On the show: Laiming, Steve Hatherly & Yushan