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Husband dedicates 25 years to caring for paraplegic wife in China

A husband in Pingdingshan, Henan province, China, has dedicated 25 years to caring for his wife, Jia Fang, who became severely paraplegic after a fall in 2001. Li Junliang has provided round-the-clock care, including repositioning her every few hours to prevent bedsores and ensuring she gets fresh air. Their story of devotion has resonated widely on social media. AI

RANK_REASON This is a human interest story about personal devotion, not a significant industry event or development.

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Husband dedicates 25 years to caring for paraplegic wife in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    ‘Happiest person’: Chinese husband dedicates 25 years to caring for severely paraplegic wife

    The story of a devoted couple from central China, where the husband has lovingly cared for his severely paraplegic wife for 25 years, has touched the hearts of millions on social media throughout mainland China. The couple live in Pingdingshan, Henan province. In 2001, 36-year-ol…