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China ‘city work’ dating trend promotes love on the move as couples earn extra cash

South China Morning Post · · 320 words · By Yating Yang
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“China ‘city work’ new dating trend promotes love on the move as couples earn extra cash”
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“Young people in China view food delivery as a hybrid form of dating, offering light physical activity that can alleviate stress and fatigue”
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“China’s young city dwellers have embraced a quirky new dating trend known as 'city work,' where couples enhance their romantic evenings by riding e-bikes and delivering takeaways”
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“This innovative approach allows them to combat burnout while earning a little extra cash”
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“Departing from the traditional 'Beijing drifter' dating style characterised by lavish dinners, couples are now opting for a fun twist: delivering meals together after a long workday”
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“Light physical activity can effectively alleviate stress and fatigue for many people”
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“During these unique dates, one partner typically rides the scooter while the other takes charge of picking up and delivering orders, transforming work into a playful shared experience”
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“Sharing a takeaway shift serves as the ultimate stress test. A friend once told me, 'After three blind dates in cafes, I could not get to know anyone. But after one delivery shift, everything became clear'”
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“Many believe this trend not only saves couples money on traditional dates but also provides an opportunity to earn supplementary income together”
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“A woman surnamed Li from Zhengzhou... who began delivering food with her partner in July 2025. The couple typically spend around two hours each evening on the road, completing five to eight orders and earning about 40 yuan per shift, which adds up to over 1,000 yuan (US$140) per month”
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Wikipedia entries cited do not corroborate the specific claim about Li from Zhengzhou's 'city work' activities in July 2025. No direct evidence supports the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — China's Henan Province experienced flooding between 17 and 31 July 2021 as a result of heavy rainfall. On July 20, Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, recorded 201.9 millimetres (7.95 in) of rainfall w…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mixue Ice Cream & Tea (Chinese: 蜜雪冰城; pinyin: Mìxuě Bīngchéng; lit. 'honey snow ice city') is a Chinese multinational restaurant chain specializing in ice cream and tea-based drinks. It was founded in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zhengzhou, previously romanized as Chengchow, is the capital and the largest city of Henan Province, China. With a population of 12.6 million people in 2021, it is China's 11th largest city by populat…
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