Why Millions in China Are Downloading an App Called “Are You Dead?” | Vantage with Palki Sharma

A innovative viral app in China is asking a chilling question: are you alive? Called Are You Dead?, the app simply requires users to check in once every two days. Miss the tap, and an alert is sent to an emergency contact. Built quietly by three young developers, it has suddenly become one of China’s most downloaded paid apps. Its rise reflects a deeper reality — millions of people living alone in modern Chinese cities, tied together by the same quiet fear of being unnoticed. Does this app offer safety, or does it expose a deeper loneliness? Palki Sharma breaks it down. Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking headlines, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest updates stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V