Sharing economy in China
This is a selection of resources on the sharing economy in China available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
NLB print and digital resources
Tech Titans of China is a guide on China’s technological progress and the development in its tech sector, covering key topics including the BAT (Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent) tech titans, China’s venture capital market for tech companies, artificial intelligence and robotics. Chapter 7 is dedicated to the bumpy rise of the sharing economy in China and how it has evolved to encompass everyday items like umbrellas and mobile chargers.
All rights reserved, Boston: Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2019
China-focused cases: Selected winners of the CEIBS global case contests
This book is a compilation of business cases on selected companies operating in China, including Ofo, a bike-sharing company that had originated as a small start-up on campus. The business case traces Ofo’s evolution from its humble beginnings to its success in garnering US$100 million from venture investment companies. In addition, it analyses Ofo’s revenue model and the overall bike-sharing and bike rental market in China.
All rights reserved, Singapore: Springer, 2019
Regulating the platform economy: International perspectives on new forms of work
Regulating the Platform Economy explores the emerging issues behind new ways to work in the modern digital economy, with a focus on the labour market. In particular, chapter 4 looks at labour relations in the sharing economy in China and includes case studies of two platforms- Good Chef and FlashEx- where workers have successfully claimed employee status after judicial action.
All rights reserved, London: Routledge, 2020
The employment status of gig-workers in China is discussed in this journal article. Findings show that for workers such as delivery riders, couriers and online chefs, there is a glaring lack of a standard employment contract that details employee benefit plans, work protection schemes and the burden of accident liabilities.
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Forget car-sharing. In China, you can rent umbrellas, basketballs, washers – for a fee
Find out more about China’s sharing economy in China through this Washington Post article, which describes the proliferation of various sharing services in the country and also reflects on the true meaning of “sharing economy”.
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The gym comes to you in the sharing economy
One of the latest to jump onto the sharing economy wagon in China is the sharing of exercise spaces. Through this article, we can find out more about two of such companies – BULA, a platform for sharing yoga spaces, and Misspao, a start-up that provides compact gym booths.
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Economic Watch: The secrets behind China’s booming sharing economy
Examine how the sharing economy is reshaping millions of lives and turning into a new driver of growth in China, and how it is tied to the rise in entrepreneurship, innovation and production in the country.
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Identifying the factor affecting bike-sharing usage and degree of satisfaction in Ningbo, China
Although ride-sharing services are widely available in China, there has not been enough research conducted on user satisfaction rates and the factors affecting bike-sharing usage. This research article, while only limited to the city of Ningbo, sheds light on the usage behaviour and satisfaction levels among various groups of users in the city.
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Multinational companies in China: Navigating the eight common management pitfalls
Through a case study of China’s ride-sharing market, learn how Chinese start-up Didi Chuxing competed with and eventually defeated Uber to emerge as the top ride-sharing firm in China.
All rights reserved, Bingley: Emerald Publishing, 2017
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China’s sharing economy is in trouble
This article identifies two reasons why China’s sharing economy would take some time to recover post COVID-19: fear of contamination and germaphobia and disruptions in operations, leading to less disposable incomes and decreased spending.
Development of the sharing economy in China: Challenges and lessons
This chapter begins with a useful overview of the sharing economy in China, covering the characteristics, operating principles and current status of the industry. The second half highlights the challenges of the sharing economy, issues arising from negative externalities, such as regulatory fairness and protection of labourers’ rights, and proposed solutions.
Bright prospects ahead for China’s sharing economy
Industry insiders foresee that opportunities for development await China’s sharing economy after the novel coronavirus pandemic subsides. Internet-based technologies, coupled with increased online consumption and greater policy support for the sector, will give added impetus to the growth of the burgeoning sharing economy.
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to an innovative sharing of human resources in China’s sharing economy. To meet the soaring demand for food stuffs from home-bound Chinese, grocery suppliers have had to employ a huge army of couriers. The courier pool has been augmented by many newcomers to the delivery business, who have had to make job cross-overs due to loss of work in their occupations.
In China, umbrellas and basketballs join the sharing economy
From bicycles, to umbrellas and even basketballs – how is the sharing economy developing in China? In this article, the writer looks at the trend of sharing from the perspectives of both supporters and critics. She also briefly examines the economics behind the business of sharing and the challenges involved.
The numbers that make China the world’s largest sharing economy
Is China home of the sharing economy? This article from the World Economic Forum examines the rapid growth of the sharing economy in China and provides statistics to contextualise its level of success in the country.
China’s revealing spin on the “sharing economy”
Through this New York Times article, the author shares his opinions on the boom in the sharing economy in China. He writes about various issues related to the sharing economy, including government support, fierce competition in the sharing market, as well as the various impacts on society.
Gain insights into the sharing economy in China through interviews with the experts, entrepreneurs and investors involved, and find out what their perspectives are on the development of the sharing economy in the country.
Last updated on Oct 2020