Linda Radtke
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Faced with empty nest syndrome and changing social structures as China’s population ages, many of Shanghai’s senior citizens have turned an Ikea canteen into an unlikely dating site. A group of senior singles has been gathering weekly at the Swedish furniture giant’s Xuhui outlet in the city’s southwest. While some might be lucky enough to find a companion, for most, it’s simply a chance to ease their loneliness by being part of the crowd.
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