Viral Chinese Safety App 'Are You Dead?' Addresses Solo Dweller Concerns

A safety app named 'Are You Dead?' has gone viral in China, topping paid app charts. Developed by young entrepreneurs for approximately 1,000 yuan, the app requires users to check in every two days. Failure to do so triggers an alert to a designated emergency contact. The app addresses growing safety concerns among China's estimated 125 million solo dwellers, including young professionals and students, reflecting demographic shifts towards single-person households.