LU PING/CHINA DAILY Demand rises for companions who share similar interests At lunchtime recently, Sha Jinyuan, 22, sent a WeChat message to her meal partner, or fandazi, asking: "What to eat?" The term "dazi" has become especially popular online, with many social media users posting their requirements as they seek partners who share similar interests to themselves. A search for …
LIANG LUWEN/FOR CHINA DAILY Young Chinese are seeking out like-minded peers on social media, but their aim is to pursue shared interests rather than develop lasting friendships, Yu Ran reports. But for a growing number of young people, the platform has evolved into something more — it is a place to look not for friends, but dazi, or "activity partner". …
