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China considers gig workers, influencers for Communist Party Congress

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China is considering including gig workers and influencers as delegates for the upcoming Communist Party Congress. New guidelines aim to broaden representation by incorporating individuals from "new employment groups." This move is intended to ensure these growing segments of the workforce are closely aligned with the party's ideology. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change regarding delegate selection for a major political event. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China considers gig workers, influencers for Communist Party Congress

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Phoebe Zhang ·

    China eyes gig workers and influencers as delegates for Communist Party congress

    For the first time, delivery couriers, ride-hailing drivers and influencers could become delegates to the Communist Party’s five-yearly national congress, as Beijing seeks to keep the group close to the official ideology. Guidelines on selecting delegates for the meeting, to be h…

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