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China's Solo Living Surge Sparks Safety App Innovation

1/25/2026

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In China, the number of people living alone is rising and prompting safety and mental health products.
The check-in app "Are You Dead?" alerts contacts if users fail to confirm safety within 48 hours.
Nearly 20% of the population lived alone in 2024, a figure projected to exceed 30% by the end of the decade.
Analysts say the trend reflects loneliness and a need for safety solutions.

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Story summary

In China, the number of people living alone is rising and prompting safety and mental health products.
The check-in app "Are You Dead?" alerts contacts if users fail to confirm safety within 48 hours.
Nearly 20% of the population lived alone in 2024, a figure projected to exceed 30% by the end of the decade.
Analysts say the trend reflects loneliness and a need for safety solutions.