China’s ‘Are You Dead?’ app checks in on growing cohort of people living alone - Financial Times

Google News1/12/2026 • Last cited 1/14/2026

Summary

China's "Are You Dead?" app, which checks in on individuals living alone, has gained significant popularity and is now the top paid app in the country, according to multiple sources including the Financial Times. The app has been particularly embraced by younger users and is seen as a tool to address the growing number of people living independently.

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