The Kindness of Strangers on China's Long Roads A Chinese university student drove 1,300 kilometers overnight to help his schoolmate visit her recently deceased mother.
This act of kindness has sparked admiration for the young man's dedication, but what lies behind it? Is it simply a matter of good heartedness or something more?
China is grappling with social isolation among its younger generation. The country's massive urban migration has led to the breakdown of traditional family ties and community networks.