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China's lonely hire 'temporary children'
Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Updated October 14
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- In China's cities, a new industry dubbed the "loneliness economy" has emerged, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.
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- BBC News
The article emphasizes the emergence of a "loneliness economy" in China's cities as a response to social isolation.
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