China Press reported that many of the cleaners are forced to wear GPS devices which the cleaning companies use to closely monitor their movements. They are reportedly liable to a fine if found to be taking unauthorised breaks, sparking a backlash among Internet users. The worker said he was required to wear a GPS tracking device and that he must follow a route his company had set. Many pointed out that proving attendance was no longer simply punching in and out, calling the practice of GPS tracking “inhumane”. When contacted, the Yuncheng city sanitation centre in Shaanxi said the tracker was used as a means to ensure worker safety.

Source: The Star January 27, 2026 22:47 UTC