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New ‘Girlfriend Service’ In China Ask People To Pay For Hugs and Kisses

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South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on a controversial new service emerging in several major cities in China where hugs and kisses are commodified as “girlfriend services.” Young people are turning more often to women on the streets offering these services for emotional support as they face the pressures of work and familial responsibilities.

These women sell hugs and kisses to men who look for something casual or don’t have time for relationships.

One woman in downtown Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, had a price list that read, “Hug 1 yuan (US$0.14), Kiss 10 yuan (US$1.43), Watch a movie 15 yuan (US$2.14).”

Another woman set up a stall with a sign stating, “Housekeeping 20 yuan ($2.86), Drinking together 40 yuan ($5.71) per hour.”

Another woman in a touristy part of town in Dali, Yunnan Province, held a sign that read, “Day lover 600 yuan ($85.71). Sex is off the table, but I can provide warm companionship through meals, hugs, and kisses.”

The online debate on this issue is divided. Some argue that commodifying women’s intimate interactions with strangers undermines their dignity. Others, however, support women who choose to provide these services, believing they help others relieve stress and foster social connections.

Sichuan Province attorney He Bo made the following observation: “This service operates outside the clear regulatory framework of existing laws, posing a risk of devolving into sexual transactions or prostitution. We must assist young people in discovering healthier means of achieving their emotional and social needs through everyday interactions.”

Daniel Kim
content@viewusglobal.com

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