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NPC deputy urges better work-injury protection for gig workers

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: March 11, 2026 L M S

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Xie Li, NPC deputy, general manager assistant of Mount Putuo travel agency in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province

A comprehensive and transferable social service and protection network should be established to create a protection system for workers that is independent of digital platforms. In addition to providing medical care, rehabilitation services, and allowances similar to those offered under work-injury insurance, the identification of work-related injuries should also be optimized. 

By making use of platform data such as location tracking, a "green channel" could be created to address the difficulties and lengthy processing times involved in work-injury identification.