Eunice Yang
BBC reporter based in Hong Kong who covers social and digital trends in China, contributing on-the-ground reporting and explanation about the rise of 'digital parent' videos.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 9min
Why people in China are seeking parental love from strangers
Ting Guo, assistant professor who studies Chinese family dynamics, explains how policy and social norms shape parent-child ties. Eunice Yang, BBC reporter in Hong Kong, reports on the rise of POV “digital parent” videos and their massive engagement. They discuss why young people seek parental comfort online, how accounts grew, and what the trend might mean for real-life parenting.
