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Lonely and disillusioned Chinese youth seeking affection and connection with 'virtual parents'

Young Chinese people are asking for more affection in relationships between parents and children in the country, traditionally focused on obligations. While changes don't come, they seek solace in a group of influencers on social media.

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Lonely and disillusioned Chinese youth seeking affection and connection with 'virtual parents'
Source: BBC Portuguese
Os jovens chineses pedem mais afeto nos relacionamentos entre pais e filhos no país, tradicionalmente concentrados nas obrigações. Enquanto as mudanças não vêm, eles procuram consolo em um grupo de influenciadores nas redes sociais.

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