You see them everywhere in China’s big cities. Young men in bright uniforms zip through the streets, dodging traffic and pedestrians, to deliver meals, groceries, and even medicine.<br /><br />On-demand delivery has become a part of everyday life in urban China. One government report estimates that nearly 300 million people, or half the country’s internet users, have ordered food online.<br /><br />But what is life like for the drivers, who are literally risking their lives to deliver food on time? We hitched a ride with one of them.<br /><br />This is the third episode of our series “What’s It Like,” which explores social issues in China through intimate, personal stories.<br /><br />If you liked this video, check out the other episodes:<br /><br />What’s It Like to Be Plus-Size in China?<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nMuJA8cJXw<br /><br />What’s It Like to Go Zero-Waste in China?<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOee3d2iTKc<br /><br />**FOLLOW US ON IG, TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK:<br />http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br /><br />Producer and Narrator: Venus Wu<br />Videographers: Beimeng Fu and George Zhi Zhao<br />Editor: Joel Roche<br />Animation: Ray Ngan<br />Mastering: Joel Roche<br /><br />Music: Audio Network<br /><br />This video mentions Freshippo and Alibaba. Alibaba is the parent company of the South China Morning Post, which incubates Goldthread.<br />
