Exploring the rise of pet bird ownership among younger individuals in China, focusing on the preference for hand-raised birds, the emotional connection formed with parrots, and the growing presence of bird influencers on social media and bird-themed cafes.
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 (16:05). On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill