About this episode

This episode explores the hidden stories of delivery riders in Beijing, based on a popular book by a former delivery worker.

Today's Episode: Every day, parcels arrive at our doors as if by magic. But who brings them? In this episode, we explore the popular Chinese book I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, written by a former delivery worker, and discover the hidden stories behind China’s delivery riders. Membership Preview: Every day in China, millions of delivery riders rush through the streets bringing food and parcels to people’s doors. But how much do they really earn? What pressures do they face? In next MaoMi Chine...

People in this episode

Host: MaoMi Chinese

Topics covered

• delivery workers
• China
• urban life
• economic pressures
• hidden stories

Keywords

• delivery riders
• Beijing
• parcels
• economic pressures
• Chinese culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I Deliver Parcels in Beijing

Places: Beijing

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