Chinese President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, recognized delivery workers as indispensable contributors to urban functionality during his Beijing inspection tour this week. The leader interacted with three couriers at a community senior canteen on Tuesday, emphasizing their critical role in maintaining modern city life.
"Your efforts sustain countless households," Xi stated during the exchange. "A city cannot thrive without dedicated workers like you. I hope you continue striving for personal and professional fulfillment."
The visit highlighted Beijing's growing reliance on new employment sectors, with over 20 million delivery personnel currently active across the Chinese mainland. Xi urged local governments to enhance support systems for these workers, including improved access to rest facilities, vocational training, and social welfare programs.
This engagement follows recent policy initiatives to strengthen labor protections in flexible employment sectors, particularly for food delivery and logistics personnel facing extreme weather conditions and tight schedules.
