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From mango pits to rocks, how peculiar ‘pets’ bring comfort to the lonely in China

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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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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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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.

  continue reading

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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