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Chinese influencer's act of kindness ends in tragedy with farmer's death

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A Chinese influencer's act of generosity tragically concluded when an 81-year-old farmer, surnamed Jing, died in a car accident shortly after receiving assistance. The influencer, Zhang, had purchased all of Jing's farm produce, including spinach, cucumbers, and eggplants, totaling 75kg for 60 yuan. Jing died while carrying food for his wife after accepting Zhang's offer of a meal. AI

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Chinese influencer's act of kindness ends in tragedy with farmer's death

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies in car crash after shared lunch

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