Who says China isn't service oriented.
Shanghai’s booming rent-a-companion business
November 2015
While this sort of rental service can be found on online shopping platforms, they are now flourishing on mobile phone social networking apps. Take WeChat for example - if you search "friend rental," you will find a long list of people "available" for rental in major cities across China alongside pictures and detailed personal information.
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