The rising trend of youths' disconnection from relatives' networks represents a profound transformation in Chinese society — one that is both a consequence of socioeconomic changes and evolving culture. In the past, kinship ties were essential to social life, especially in rural communities. But they are rapidly fading among urban youths today.
In a commentary published on China Daily, Associate Professor Hu Xiaowu at the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Nanjing University shares his insights into key factors of this social phenomenon, including the changing fabric of Chinese society, the pervasive influence of the internet, the complexities of urban life and the rise of individual autonomy among the youth.

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