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Welcome to Roundtable, where we serve up piping hot debates on the issues that sizzle in China and beyond.
I'm Yuh Henglin.
Coming up, in a world where the pursuit of innovation and the buzz of technology often dominate headlines, a silent trend brews in the heart of China.
The rise of the silver hair economy.
As the country's government shines a spotlight on elderly care, more young people have found the possible potential and profound meaning in this line of career.
Today, let's look into a sector that, while not as glamorous as the tech world, is becoming a beacon of hope and opportunity, especially for the younger generation.
For today's show, I'm joined by Yu Xun in the studio and Josh Cotterell on the line.
Now grab your virtual compass and follow us to the heart of the discussion.
Elderly care has always been a crucial sector of any society.
Yet the jobs and tasks in this industry have actually evolved out of our imagination.
Pet therapist, nutrition expert, online butler.
When the zeal of youth meet the grace of age, it is time for the young hearts and innovative spirit to redefine the silver economy, turning the golden years into a colorful journey.
So, Yu xun, why don't you start by telling me exactly what is a medical companion?
Because it's not something that I'm super familiar with.
Yeah.
And actually, I think medical companion is quite popular in recent years, to be honest, a lot of people are discussing and there, I think, are a lot of needs in this.
So medical companion provides non medical assistance and emotional support to elderlies.