Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'

Source: BBC

Category: Business

Region: China

Published: October 13, 2026 at 22:00

A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.

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