SocietyChina’s netizens rage at professor who called gig work a form of ‘welfare’
A prominent economics professor’s description of gig work as a form of “welfare” has triggered widespread anger among Chinese internet users. The phrase “flexible employment” has gone viral, underscoring deep anxiety about job insecurity.
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Reuters★★★☆☆2026-08-24 06:15Original
China’s netizens rage at professor who called gig work a form of ‘welfare’
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