Professor at Renmin University of China, Yang Juhua says that's its becoming more and more difficult for young people to care for their parents because children are becoming more independent.
"Traditionally in China the elderly were supported by their children economically and also emotionally in their daily life. In terms of finance and economic security I would say a worsening trend because the children and their parents don't coe reside. But in terms of daily care – yes – that will be a problem and also in terms of emotional support."
Now according to the report the "empty nest" elderly make up roughly 13% of families in China.
