The term "emotional value" has become a catchphrase in China. Emotional spending has rapidly expanded from blind boxes to other goods and services like companionship. But what exactly is this emotional economy about and why is it taking off now? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from CNA's Shanghai correspondent Krystal Chia.

The term "emotional value" has become a catchphrase in China. Emotional spending has rapidly expanded from blind boxes to other goods and services like companionship. But what exactly is this emotional economy about and why is it taking off now? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out from CNA's Shanghai correspondent Krystal Chia.

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