The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology recently issued a regulation limiting free shipping promotions by courier companies to a maximum of 3 days per month, aiming to protect couriers' rights and ensure healthy industry development. The Director General of Digital Ecosystems at the Ministry stated that the policy is designed to build a healthy, sustainable, and fair postal service ecosystem. Continuously and unrestrainedly lowering courier prices harms couriers' welfare; this policy ensures couriers can live decently while promoting the development of logistics enterprises and maintaining economic fairness. The policy only restricts shipping discounts offered by courier companies, not free shipping promotions by e-commerce platforms. Restricted discounts refer to those below the actual delivery cost (including courier fees, intercity transportation fees, sorting fees, and other ancillary service costs). If such discounts persist, it could lead to lower courier income, enterprise losses, and declining service quality. Consumers can still enjoy free shipping services provided by e-commerce platforms every day. If e-commerce platforms use subsidized shipping as a promotional strategy, the Ministry will not intervene. This policy was formulated through dialogue with courier industry practitioners, associations, and other stakeholders, reflecting a balance between market efficiency and worker protection.