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  1. Struggles of Chinese Delivery Workers: Low Earnings, Age Limit Concerns, and Unresolved Welfare Issues 😢 The deteriorating business environment in China has led to an accelerated withdrawal of foreign enterprises and a wave of closures among private businesses, causing an overcrowding of the food delivery industry and stricter regulations for delivery workers, including an age limit. 00:15 Delivery riders in China face challenging conditions, including low wages, long hours, and negative reviews. 00:15 The Chinese government's policies, such as the sudden relaxation of the zero Covid policy, have had a severe impact on people's livelihoods and the economy. 00:57 There is an accelerated withdrawal of foreign enterprises and closures among private businesses in China. 01:11 The ranks of the unemployed are swelling, leading to an overcrowding of the food delivery industry. 01:17 There are age restrictions for delivery work, with reports suggesting an age limit of below 45 years for delivery personnel. 01:37 Delivery platforms like Meituan have implemented age limits for safety reasons, but this approach is seen as arbitrary and unfair. 02:06 A more reasonable approach would be to assess a person's physical condition rather than relying solely on age as a reference. 02:33 ! Maywine's delivery platform imposes age limits on riders, causing concerns among netizens. 03:03 Maywine's delivery platform limits the age of riders to between 18 and 57 years. 03:03 Netizens doubt if being able to register guarantees getting orders. 03:11 Blue Well Media journalists found that some recruitment coordinators hang up or confirm the applicant's age, limiting job opportunities for older individuals. 03:25 Unemployed people in their 30s and 40s are facing limited options due to the age limit. 04:00 Maywine generally sets a 45-year age limit for recruiting dedicated riders, with some locations setting it at 40. 04:08 Screenshots reveal explicit age limits for different districts and requirements such as health certificates. 04:24 Maywine's HR mentioned that there is a slight chance of getting hired if a person looks young. 05:30 ! The job of food delivery riders in China is becoming increasingly desperate due to low income, oversupply of workers, and long working hours. 06:09 Food delivery riders in China face age restrictions, with most job advertisements preferring younger riders. 06:09 The job of a food delivery rider, once physically demanding and low in prospects, is now sought after due to the declining economy and scarcity of jobs. 06:46 The income of delivery riders has been steadily decreasing, making the job even more unbearable. 06:54 A delivery rider shares his experience of working long hours and earning very little, expressing his frustration with the job. 07:01 The unemployed have flocked to the food delivery industry, leading to an oversupply of workers and a decrease in pay. 07:33 A delivery rider warns others not to join the industry, citing low income and lack of orders. 08:01 The delivery rider worked for 13 hours and only received 25 orders, earning just 100 yuan. 08:09 🛵 Delivery riders in China face a perilous situation, with high demand and intense competition, leading to risky behavior and poor working conditions. 08:48 Over 800 orders were received for 70 delivery riders in a span of less than 24 hours. 08:48 There were 13 million food delivery riders in China by the end of 2021. 09:05 In February 2023 alone, Meituan opened 500,000 new positions for riders and station managers. 09:12 Delivery riders can only handle about 30 orders per day. 09:30 Riders work long hours, often 9 to 12 hours daily, with almost no orders at other times. 09:38 Delivery riders face high risks, including traffic accidents and injuries. 09:58 Delivery platforms prioritize delivery time, leading to reckless behavior and disregard for safety. 10:26 🚴 The welfare and protection of food delivery riders in China remains unresolved, with platforms like Mwine providing no job security, minimum wage, fixed working hours, or social insurance. 11:48 Food delivery industry in China has become a trap for low-income earners and the unemployed. 11:48 Mwine, a food delivery company in China, does not provide formal employment contracts to its delivery drivers. 12:18 Chen Gu Jang, a delivery rider and advocate for workers' rights, was detained after criticizing Mwine's unreasonable demands. 12:33 Delivery riders have no channel for appeal and the platform controls everything, including fines. 13:04 Delivery riders lack job security, minimum wage, fixed working hours, and social insurance. 13:13 Intense competition among internet companies has led to lowered prices and reduced commissions for delivery riders. 13:20 The algorithm used by platforms like Mwine prioritizes riders who work longer hours, disadvantaging those who want flexible hours. 13:33
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