Mature Chinese women rent their time, experiences to young counterparts for support

Mature Chinese women are “renting” themselves to younger counterparts to listen to their worries and share life experiences. This service, commonly known as “sister commission,” has gone viral on social media platforms after some women in their 30s and 40s advertised such services. According to the posts, they offer “younger sisters” a listening ear, advice drawn from their richer life experiences, or simply companionship in a cosy atmosphere. Some women charge a commission fee ranging from 1...

By Fran Lu