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Gig Economy Sparks National Outrage Over Welfare Remark
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— Aug 24, 2026
Zhang Dandan argued on a popular financial show that flexibility in work is a form of welfare, a stance that sparked widespread backlash as China’s gig economy expands and workers face weaker social protections. Think tanks project about 320 million flexible workers—roughly 44% of urban employment—this year, highlighting long-term risks to welfare and pension systems as employers are not mandated to provide social insurance.
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