A lonely burden for only children

Many people born under China's former family planning policy, which restricted most couples to one child, are finding it increasingly difficult to provide care for their elderly parents. Luo Wangshu reports.

Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of reports China Daily will publish looking at the lives of elderly people, the problems they face and ongoing efforts to improve their standards of living. More stories will be published in the weeks to come.

Next year will be the 10th anniversary of Su Yao's departure for the United States, but she is planning to return home during the Christmas holidays, instead of the anniversary.