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Chinese man completes 33-year, $1.5M world trip visiting 233 countries

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A Chinese man named Chen Jinwei has completed a 33-year, $1.5 million journey, visiting 233 countries and regions worldwide. He began his travels in 1993, inspired by a desire to experience the world firsthand, drawing parallels between his global exploration and running a business, emphasizing perseverance. Chen, who owns a machinery company, invested 10 million yuan (approximately $1.5 million USD) into his extensive travels, returning to his hometown in Zhejiang province after his final stop in Peru. AI

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Chinese man completes 33-year, $1.5M world trip visiting 233 countries

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

    ‘Time waits for no man’: Chinese man’s 33-year, US$1.5 million world trip inspires many

    A Chinese man has recently achieved his ambitious goal of travelling to 233 countries and regions around the world, sharing the life wisdom that “time waits for no man.” Chen Jinwei, 53, returned to his hometown in Zhuji, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, after a remarkable 3…

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