Hong Kong —
Rachel Xia has grown quite used to flying solo in the decade since leaving her hometown of Luoyang in central China.
The 30-year-old Hong Kong resident has no qualms about eating alone, traveling alone and going to the movies alone. In fact, Xia has discovered almost everything in the bustling city can be arranged for one.
Groceries and meals for one are delivered straight to her door. Her late ragdoll cat Mocha was a steadfast emotional companion, waking her in the mornings and greeting her when she came home from work. If she wanted to get something off her chest, she could also turn to AI chatbots.
“It’s super convenient right now for people to live alone,” she said. “Most things I can think of, I’ve had…
