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'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely

As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support....

By BBC News - World•Oct 13, 2026, 10:02 PM UTC•1 min read

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'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely

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Primary Wire Report: As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support....
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As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.

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