Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'

In China's cities, despite the huge crowds, or maybe because of them, residents can feel very isolated. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.

Now, a new industry being dubbed the "loneliness economy" has emerged, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.

The BBC's China correspondent Stephen McDonell visits a company that does just that, to see how their business works.

Read more about the paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely.