Indonesia's Exposure to China's 'Companionship Economy'
China's burgeoning 'companionship economy,' involving paid services for companionship, may indirectly influence the values and consumption patterns of Indonesian youth. This trend is emerging as a notable socio-economic phenomenon.
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