Lonely people in China turn to paid companions

Summary

BBC News reports on lonely people in China hiring “temporary children” and paid companions. One headline features a person saying they would talk to the TV, while another describes paid companions as bringing warmth to people in China.

Timeline

1. bbc.co.uk

   13 Oct 2026, 22:00 UTCSource ↗

   BBC News asks why lonely people in China are hiring “temporary children.”

2. bbc.co.uk

   13 Oct 2026, 22:02 UTCSource ↗

   BBC News reports on paid companions bringing warmth to lonely people in China, with the headline quoting someone saying, “I'd talk to the TV.”