The Rise of Bird-Raising in China

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Exploring the growing trend of hand-raising birds, especially parrots, in China, highlighting the emergence of bird coffee bars and the evolving attitudes towards birds as pets. The chapter delves into the emotional bond, intelligence, and social nature of birds, debunking common misconceptions and emphasizing the benefits of bird companionship.

The age-old tradition of keeping pet birds in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, as a growing number of young people embrace a more interactive, emotionally-connected approach to avian companionship. What's behind this resurgence in pet bird ownership? Tune in for an in-depth discussion about this trend from a bird's-eye view. / Embracing singlehood with divorce rings (18:00). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill