Core Viewpoint - The "New Occupational Injury" policy aims to provide occupational injury protection specifically for workers relying on internet platforms, with an expansion of the pilot program to include ten provinces and larger platform enterprises, significantly increasing the number of beneficiaries [1][5]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - As of July 1, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and nine other departments have decided to expand the pilot program for occupational injury protection, including provinces like Hebei, Zhejiang, and Shandong [1]. - The new pilot program has been in effect for over a month, and its implementation is being closely monitored [1]. Group 2: Beneficiary Experiences - Yang Dongdong, a truck driver in Shandong, was able to apply for "New Occupational Injury" protection after injuring himself while working, highlighting the program's accessibility and efficiency [3]. - The program covers all costs associated with occupational injuries, funded entirely by the platform, without distinguishing between full-time and part-time workers [5]. Group 3: Participation and Future Plans - As of June this year, 12.35 million people have participated in the "New Occupational Injury" program across seven pilot provinces [5]. - By 2027, the Ministry plans to explore including other high-risk industries and platform enterprises in the occupational injury protection pilot, aiming to enhance safety for new employment forms [5]. - Local human resources departments are working to strengthen the safety net for new employment forms, ensuring comprehensive coverage [5][7].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is launching a special initiative to address the rights and protections of gig economy workers, specifically focusing on a new occupational injury insurance scheme called "New Occupational Injury" tailored for delivery riders and ride-hailing drivers [1][6]. Group 1: New Occupational Injury Scheme - The "New Occupational Injury" scheme is designed specifically for workers in new employment forms, providing occupational injury protection based on the principles of platform funding, per-order payment, mandatory coverage for each order, and universal coverage for each individual [6][7]. - Unlike traditional commercial accident insurance, the "New Occupational Injury" scheme does not require personal contributions, as all costs are covered by the platform, making it suitable for both full-time and part-time workers [7][9]. - As of 2022, seven platform companies participated in pilot programs for this insurance, which are currently implemented in seven provinces and cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong [7][13]. Group 2: Financial Commitment and Coverage - A logistics platform has invested 120 million yuan in occupational injury insurance for drivers, covering approximately 1.6 million drivers, with coverage amounts ranging from several hundred yuan for minor injuries to up to 1 million yuan for severe injuries [9]. - An external delivery platform has reported a total premium expenditure of 1.5 billion yuan, covering nearly 7 million riders across seven provinces and cities as of April this year [11]. - The number of new employment form workers in China has reached 84 million, with over 11 million participating in insurance programs as of March [13]. Group 3: Future Plans and Algorithm Transparency - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security plans to expand the insurance pilot program to 17 provinces and cities, with a gradual push for nationwide implementation [13]. - Several platforms are also making efforts to optimize details regarding wages, rest times, and order dispatching, with a focus on transparency in algorithms related to order distribution and commission rates [13][15].