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Co-renting with opposite sex a trend in Chinese cities

www.chinanews.cn 2005-03-18 16:07:10

Chinanews, Mar. 18 - Co-renting with members of the opposite sex has
become very popular among young people in big Chinese cities, such as
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
"Young women had better not choose to co-rent. Even if they have chosen
to, they should keep their integrity and maintain a sober mind in order
to avoid unnecessary trouble." Experts expressed their worry. They
compared the co-renting phenomenon to "dancing on a steel wire." Experts
point out that improving tolerance and decreasing societal pressures have
created the possibility for this type of cohabitation.
In Beijing, the bulk of these co-renters are young people without
families in the area. Others have families in Beijing, but their houses
are too small, or they simply want freedom. Most of the co-renters are
young white-collar workers, often in the media industry or with foreign
companies; they tend to hold at least a bachelor's degree.
Some experts said that with the evolution of people's beliefs and the
development of a more mobile urban population, co-renting would become
increasingly common.
A burgeoning fashion, this phenomenon directly challenges traditional
concepts of family, marriage and ethics. The public has two distinct
attitudes towards co-renting. Some tolerate the trend, or even applaud
it, claiming that it fosters the pursuit freedom and individuality.
However, others reject the notion. They consider co-renting a defiant and
avant-garde behavior that encourages sexual promiscuity, and will corrupt
public morals and hinder the societal progress.

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