Nationally renowned and childless Chinese television host Ouyang Xiadan has attracted much attention on social media by addressing questions about who will care for her in old age.

She also revealed her plans to hire professional carers later in her life.

A widespread online discussion was sparked when Ouyang released a video on her personal social media account on July 29.

The television host has 700,000 online followers.

In the video, she shared a story about her friends caring for their elderly mother while responding to a frequently asked question from netizens.