One of the biggest problems in Chinese society is the absence of parents in their kids’ lives. Parents often work elsewhere while the children stay in their hometown with their grandparents.

Zhu Hong's partner, Mister Zhang, wholeheartedly supports her in her endeavors.

Meet Zhu Hong and Mister Zhang, an elderly couple who recently met in Pudong.

Ren Hai Hua has been a matchmaker for the elderly for over a decade.

Each week, a government-supported dating service hosts matchmaking events for the elderly.

This new generation of young people in China needs to stop laying claim to their parents' assets.

Wan Mei Ling has made many sacrifices for the man she loves.

Wan Mei Ling faces opposition from her family regarding her relationship with Ni Sheng Rong.

Despite meeting a 64 year-old man at 59 years of age, Wan Mei Ling claims Ni Sheng Rong is the man she's been waiting for her entire life.

The elderly today not only have physical needs, but spiritual needs as well.

Ying had no choice but to leave her boyfriend of four years after his daughter did not approve of their decision to get married.

Divorced for a decade, Ying met the love of her life at a singles salon.

After his first marriage, 82-year-old Wu Ren Di had a short-lived marriage of four months.

Even in retirement, Mister Wu keeps busy with stock trading.

82-year-old Wu Ren Di was married for over 40 years before his wife passed away in 2001.

In this episode of The 25th Hour, we first meet 82-year-old Wu Ren Di who is looking for love in his native Shanghai.

Getting the freshest ingredients is also a very important step in making delicious vegetarian dishes.

Olive Oil-Fried King Oyster Mushrooms: a simple but delicious dish.

Annie recalls when she decided to begin her working life in Shanghai.

One needs creativity to cook an impressive dish. The Bead Curtain is a very interesting vegetarian dish that uses aloe as its main ingredient.

The lotus flower is a symbol of Buddhism. Therefore, a vegetarian dish is made with this concept in mind.

Behind every dish, there is a meaning. This vegetarian dish is called "Understand and Embrace."

The Jade Buddhist Temple in Shanghai is famous for its vegetarian meals. It is a must-try if you are into veggie dishes.

As the most delicious vegetarian dishes come from the temples, a visit to one may be in order to try top vegetarian dishes.