China’s elderly are turning to ‘temporary children’ for daily help, hospital visits and emotional support

China’s elderly are hiring “temporary children” for meals, daily chores, hospital visits and emotional support. The growing companionship industry was valued at $7.4 billion in 2025.
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- Thursday, 15 October 2026, 12:21 am IST
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