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Real event · economy · 2026-10-13

Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'

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Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'

A new industry called the 'loneliness economy' is emerging in China.

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The emergence of a new industry in China focused on companionship.

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