SocietyWhy lonely people in China are hiring ‘temporary children’
A new industry dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, where people are paid to keep older adults company. BBC China correspondent Stephen McDonell visits a company offering the service to see how it operates.
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BBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-13 22:00Original
Why lonely people in China are hiring ‘temporary children’
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