Deals on wheels: Housing prices drive young Chinese to van life


Shenzhen (China) (AFP) – Chinese e-commerce worker Twiggy He’s home is smaller than 10 square metres and located in her office car park, but with its open kitchen, bathtub and electric piano, her refitted van is the envy of her colleagues. The 28-year-old is one of a growing number of young people in major Chinese cities who have taken one look at sky-high real estate prices and sought an alternative arrangement.

©AFP

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