As cross-border e-commerce gains importance, Chinese parcel deliverers had spread their businesses to the overseas markets. While they become major competitors to international logistic giants, a question remains to be asked: what labour practice lies behind such bourgeoning business?
In the past months we’ve visited 3 areas in south China, including 6 logistic centers setup by 5 different companies. Through chats with workers, we found similar conditions - including the illegal ones - as in the manufacturing industries, and on top of that, a highly seasonal hiring practice that deprives workers of job consistency.
