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Virtual Love

Xiao Yun, a 32-year-old office clerk in Dalian, Liaoning Province in northeast China, stayed at home due to the novel coronavirus disease in the first half of the year. But to her surprise, she was still able to go on blind dates with men chosen by her family members and friends.

“It was not as awkward as I expected. I had great conversations with all of them,” Xiao said. Blind dates via video link on social media app WeChat provide an

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