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A food delivery rider in China just won one of the nation’s most prestigious literary awards — the Lu Xun Literary Prize — for his raw, heartfelt poetry collection “Low Flight,” which chronicles the struggles and resilience of gig workers. Wang Jibing, who left school at 16 and started delivering food in 2019, turned his daily grind into powerful verse, gaining online fame before this monumental win. His award-winning book, built from interviews with 200 fellow riders, captures the grit and grace of working-class life with lines like “Flying low is also flying.” Despite the media frenzy and the prize’s hefty cash value, Wang has no intention of quitting his job — he loves the physicality of delivery, stays fit, and wants to keep his life grounded. His triumph is more than personal — it’s a powerful voice for the unsung heroes of China’s modern economy.

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