China Youths Find Hope in Spiritual Healing
Tarot readings, bazi consultations, and crystal healing are booming in China as disillusioned youth seek hope amid a sluggish job market and falling wages. In Beijing, bars and cafés now pair coffee or whiskey with fortune-telling sessions. The pan-mental health market is projected to reach $1.5 billion next year, according to Frost & Sullivan. But the rise of this 'superstition economy' is drawing scrutiny from authorities, Bloomberg's Minmin Low reports from Beijing. (Source: Bloomberg)
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