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China family drives 3,500km to help son start university

A family from Zaozhuang, Shandong, China, undertook a 3,500km road trip to help their son start university at Xinjiang Second Medical College in Karamay. The journey, which took four days and involved six family members including the boy's grandfather, was documented and shared online, receiving widespread praise and admiration for the family's bond. AI

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China family drives 3,500km to help son start university

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

    Driven by ‘deep love’: China family’s 3,500km drive for son’s university marks life milestone

    A family embarked on a remarkable 3,500km journey from eastern China to the northwestern region of the country to help their son commence his university life, garnering significant attention online and receiving a wealth of good wishes. The boy graduated from high school in Zaozh…