World News · the U.S. · October 13, 2026
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As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.
Reported by BBC World, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at BBC World →
'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely
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