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Young Chinese individuals engage in a rising trend of offering companionship for payment, as highlighted by a 27-year-old blogger in Beijing who charges $17 per hour for company and conversation.
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How might the gig economy in China evolve with the increasing demand for such services?
To what extent does this trend reflect societal changes in China regarding relationships and socialization?
What ethical considerations arise from the commodification of human companionship?
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