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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 16 MIN

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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