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Pan Huqian and Zhang Xiuping (Virtual Parents)
China
June 2026
Verified: June 14, 2026
"Young Chinese professionals are increasingly turning to 'virtual parents' on social media for emotional support. The trend reflects deep-seated generational trauma and burnout caused by intense economic competition and parental pressure. State media has attempted to promote traditional filial piety, but many youth find more comfort in online surrogate figures."