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In China’s Crowded Hospitals, She Found a New Career

As China’s population grows older, a new industry of gig workers is stepping in to help older patients navigate a complex, bureaucratic hospital system. We spent time with Jessica Wang, a 49-year-old mother from Beijing who found steady income and a renewed sense of purpose by becoming a professional hospital companion.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000010047930/china-gig-workers-hospitals.html

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