As China starts to reopen, Chinese women are taking African men under their wing. So-called "leftover women" are starting to bring African males into their homes after seeing how they experienced racism in China during these times. Chinese social media site Weibo is buzzing with many stories about how this is the new normal lately despite the authorities clamping down on reportage of the issue.

What does this say for the future of dating in China? Why now, all of a sudden? And can this help China heal some of its reputation for racism?