Blog Author - Jill Shen

Lured by Generous Exit Packages, Didi Employees Scramble to Be Fired
Following the reports of lay-offs and heavy losses, ride-hailing company Didi is rumored to be offering downsized employees large paychecks, sparking...
Beijing to Begin Protect Gig Economy Workers, Starting With Delivery Drivers
Beijing’s municipal government announced today nine measures to support the development of the delivery industry, including designated courier...
Online Movie Piracy Rampant Over Spring Festival Holiday
China’s National Copyright Administration called on netizens to “fight against movie piracy” after finding that full-HD movies were on sale on...
China to Recognize Video Gaming as Official Profession
The Chinese government is planning to recognize video gaming as an official profession, the latest in a series of moves to reignite the country’s...
Hey Passengers, It's on You to Tip Your Didi Driver This Spring Festival
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi will impose higher fares over the Spring Festival, as passengers will be required to tip drivers amid a nationwide...
Bye Bye Mobike, Hello... Meituan Bike?
Chinese bike-rental company Mobike will rebrand as Meituan Bike as it abandons its standalone app to be included in internet giant Meituan’s platform...
Prepare to Pay More for Waimai, as Food Delivery Platforms Hike Fees, Again
Some of China’s leading fast-food delivery platforms will hike fees they charge to restaurants by as much as three percentage points, pushing...
Mobike Removed From WeChat Pay, Increasing Barriers for Users
Super messaging app WeChat has removed bike-rental firm Mobike from its in-app wallet feature, a significant source of users for the mobility firm, ...
Facial Recognition Tech Could Make Cash Toast at Beijing Bakeries
Chinese payment platform Alipay will launch facial recognition payment services at 300 bakeries in Beijing, showing traditional retailers’ resolve in...