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China’s netizens criticize professor over gig work remarks

Public backlash follows comments suggesting gig work functions as welfare.

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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 24 Aug 2026 · 06:03 · 1 min read
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China’s netizens criticize professor over gig work remarks

Controversy has erupted online after a professor suggested that gig work in China serves as a form of welfare. Social media users have widely condemned the remarks, arguing that gig labor does not equate to state-provided benefits.

Further details on the professor’s affiliation or the specific context of the comments were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Elena Kovač
Central Banks Desk

Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.

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