Tag: Gig Economy

Hired Substitutes: The Rise of the 'Proxy' Economy in China

Hired Substitutes: The Rise of the ‘Proxy’ Economy in China

From bubble tea testers to gaming stand-ins, a new gig economy is thriving in China. We explore why young people ...

Confessions of a 'NEET' in Shanghai: I'm Not Lazy, I'm Searching

Confessions of a ‘NEET’ in Shanghai: I’m Not Lazy, I’m Searching

In Shanghai's bustling metropolis, a young man pauses his career to rethink it. This is not laziness; it is a ...