Guangdong Province

Guangdong’s express delivery sector is experiencing a price correction with rates increasing by approximately ¥0.4 per parcel, exceeding an average of ¥1.4. Implemented on August 4th, this floor price aims to eliminate below-cost deliveries and has been adopted by major companies. Primarily affecting e-commerce parcels, this shift follows a period of intense, unsustainable price competition. Experts see this as a turning point towards a more stable market, urging companies to prioritize innovation and service quality over price wars.

A Shenzhen mother’s claim of being denied childcare subsidies due to her child being born outside of a registered marriage is sparking debate in China. While local regulations currently require a marital relationship for eligibility, the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission stated that upcoming province-wide unified system, launching end of August, may supersede the local interpretation. Requirements for the new system are expected to align with a national childcare subsidy management system.