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From mango pits to rocks, how peculiar ‘pets’ bring comfort to the lonely in China
Manage episode 488014987 series 3652768
The definition of "pet" has taken on a whole new meaning in China with some youths adopting mango seeds and even jars of yeast for companionship. It’s an unconventional pastime aimed at helping to cope with societal pressures and loneliness. CNA's Melody Chan speaks to Teresa Tang about the trend.
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Chapters
1. From mango pits to rocks, how peculiar ‘pets’ bring comfort to the lonely in China (00:00:00)
2. Types of "weird pets" raised by China's youths (00:02:17)
3. Relieving stress and emotional pressure (00:05:58)
4. Impact on China’s declining population (00:08:44)
147 episodes
Manage episode 488014987 series 3652768
The definition of "pet" has taken on a whole new meaning in China with some youths adopting mango seeds and even jars of yeast for companionship. It’s an unconventional pastime aimed at helping to cope with societal pressures and loneliness. CNA's Melody Chan speaks to Teresa Tang about the trend.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. From mango pits to rocks, how peculiar ‘pets’ bring comfort to the lonely in China (00:00:00)
2. Types of "weird pets" raised by China's youths (00:02:17)
3. Relieving stress and emotional pressure (00:05:58)
4. Impact on China’s declining population (00:08:44)
147 episodes
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