China women living together for years spark discussions on female cohabitation and support

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zoey ZhangMarch 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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In Nanning, China, the story of two women, Liang Shichun and Li Yan, has gained attention online, sparking discussions about female cohabitation and support. The two women, aged 59 and 51 respectively, have lived together for 13 years after purchasing a house together in Guangxi province. Both had previously experienced unhappy marriages and decided against remarrying. Instead, they chose to live together, sharing expenses and household responsibilities. Their friendship, spanning over two decades, began in a factory where they worked together and eventually launched a business. Their story highlights an alternative model of companionship and mutual support outside of traditional marriage.

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Nanning 70% Guangxi province 70% China 80% Liang Shichun ×390% Li Yan ×390%

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female cohabitation 90% women living together 80% female friendship 70% unhappy marriages 60% mutual support 60% china 50% shared housing 50% li yan 40% liang shichun 40%