Chinese regulators summoned 16 major platform and logistics firms, including Meituan, Alibaba, and Didi Chuxing, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. The government directed these companies to improve labor management and safeguard the rights of the country's vast gig workforce.
Separately, Alibaba's ride-hailing service, Amap, was summoned over issues like rate suppression and inadequate driver support. Authorities urged Amap to strengthen care for drivers and improve working conditions during the holiday period.
The main topics covered are government intervention with gig economy platforms, the protection of gig workers' rights ahead of a major holiday, and specific regulatory actions against a ride-hailing service.