Rigged gigs: lessons from China's "on demand" workforce

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. With 40% of the country's labour force dependent on some kind of flexible work, China’s gig workforce is growing. To make this new reality viable, the country must rethink its social contract. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.