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Hi, it's Mariko from Asia Specific.
I thought you would like to hear this episode from another BBC World Service podcast,
What in the World?
It's about why people in China are seeking parental love from strangers.
You can listen to the whole episode from the podcast that helps you make sense of what's happening in your world right here.
I hope you enjoy it.
Hey, I'm Ikra.
This is What in the World from the BBC World Service.
You guys know on this podcast, we love an internet trend.
The good, the bad, everything in between.
And today we're chatting about a trend in China where people are going online to find their perfect parents when they maybe don't have that at home.
internet parents.
And so for people who come across this content,
it's brought a whole new level of comfort to their lives,