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How IKEA is drawing China’s lonely elderly

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Seniors living in urban China often find themselves at a loss when they want to meet new people. Unfamiliar with the city and disconnected from social media, many are flocking to places such as IKEA to find companions. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Tan Yew Guan to discuss why the trend may help improve longevity among China's aged.

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1. How IKEA is drawing China’s lonely elderly (00:00:00)

2. An IKEA in Shanghai (00:01:10)

3. Rapid urbanisation in China (00:03:08)

4. Gatherings at the park (00:09:04)

5. Navigating loneliness (00:10:35)

140 episodes

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Seniors living in urban China often find themselves at a loss when they want to meet new people. Unfamiliar with the city and disconnected from social media, many are flocking to places such as IKEA to find companions. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Tan Yew Guan to discuss why the trend may help improve longevity among China's aged.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. How IKEA is drawing China’s lonely elderly (00:00:00)

2. An IKEA in Shanghai (00:01:10)

3. Rapid urbanisation in China (00:03:08)

4. Gatherings at the park (00:09:04)

5. Navigating loneliness (00:10:35)

140 episodes

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