Job protections weighed for couriers

Express delivery companies should take responsibility for improving working conditions for couriers, a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference said, calling the couriers important contributors in the new era who face unfair treatment.

Xu Xiao, a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, proposed during the recently concluded two sessions that it is essential for companies to strengthen the management of express outlets and optimize the business process to improve delivery efficiency.

There has been growing demand for couriers in recent years because of China's booming e-commerce industry. Many billions of parcels are sent across the country annually.