Rest, shelter and belonging for Shanghai's urban builders

(People's Daily App) 16:45, December 23, 2025

On the fast-paced streets of Shanghai, an eastern Chinese megacity, delivery riders and other essential workers keep the city moving. Beyond speed and efficiency, however, another story is taking shape. From streetside rest stations to affordable housing communities, the city is exploring new ways to support, include and empower these workers, helping those who keep Shanghai running feel a sense of belonging in the place they help build. Catch the latest episode of Decoding China's Grassroots Governance for a closer look at how care reaches the people who make a city work.

(Web editor: Zhong Wenxing, Liang Jun)

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