# Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'

- Published: 2026-10-13T22:00:20Z
- Updated: 2026-10-14T04:20:29Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cm8xkxn8lqkeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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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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