Food delivery rider Wang Jibing wins one of China’s highest literary honours for a poem about gig workers, according to reports. The Independent and BBC News both describe Wang as a blue-collar delivery worker whose writing is gaining wider attention in China. The prize is widely characterised as the country’s top literary award, highlighting recognition of labour-themed work alongside more traditional literary subjects. In coverage, Wang says he plans to continue working as a delivery rider even after receiving the award. The reporting frames the win as part of a broader trend of greater visibility for working-class creators, while emphasizing that the subject of Wang’s poem focuses on the realities of gig employment. The sources agree on the central points: Wang Jibing, a delivery rider, receives China’s leading literary prize for his poem about gig workers, and he indicates he will continue his delivery job after the recognition. No additional details about the award category, judging process, or publication of the poem are provided in the supplied excerpts.