China's food delivery platforms enforce breaks for riders clocking more gig economy hours

The gig economy is coming to a shop near you

Apps that let retailers hire freelance staff by the shift are increasing in popularity

Financial Times - 1d

Is that slavery on your pasta? Uyghur forced labor fuels China’s food exports

China's Xinjiang region is using agricultural industrialization to dismantle traditional communities and exploit Uyghur farmers, resulting in tainted products entering global supply chains and ...

The Hill - 5d

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy

ABC News - 5d

Argentina economy seen shrinking 2.6% in Q3, but recession could break

Yahoo News - 5d

China Moves to Trump-Proof Its Economy

Leaders promised more government support for China’s struggling economy next year as they brace for another big showdown over trade.

The Wall Street Journal - 6d

China Pledges More Stimulus to Shore Up Flagging Economy

At a meeting to set the party’s economic policy agenda, China’s leadership said it would borrow more and cut interest rates in a bid to bolster growth.

The New York Times - 6d

China’s Export Ban on Strategic Minerals Could Hit Tech, Wider Economy

Beijing’s curbs on crucial minerals such as gallium, germanium and antimony needed for computer chip and electronics manufacturing could wreak havoc on supply chains.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Far from a bazooka, China's stimulus measures are just trickling through the economy

China's latest efforts to kickstart growth will take time to play out, data and company earnings show.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Drivers for Spanish food delivery app Glovo will become full-time employees

Thousands of delivery drivers in Spain working for the food delivery app Glovo will soon be full employees after the company announced that it was moving to an employment-based model

ABC News - Dec. 2