Society‘I talk to the television’: China’s lonely people pay for warmth and companionship
As loneliness grows in China, paid services offering companionship and support are emerging. The report follows Beijing resident Ms Yang and a team led by Wang Yingwei that delivers meals and helps older people at home, alongside services such as hospital accompaniment and guided hikes. Sinolink estimates the industry was worth about 50 billion yuan in 2025.
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BBC Chinese★★☆☆☆2026-10-14 08:42Original
‘I talk to the television’: China’s lonely people pay for warmth and companionship
Society