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Viral photos reignite human trafficking debate in China after woman reunited with family

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Viral photos of a Chinese woman reunited with her biological family after 26 years have reignited discussions about human trafficking. Sun Meihua, originally from Shandong province, was found in a village with signs of cognitive difficulties and a frail appearance. Her ability to recall foreign trade terms and write her name and locations in Beijing has led to speculation about her past and the circumstances of her disappearance. AI

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Viral photos reignite human trafficking debate in China after woman reunited with family

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    Viral ‘then and now’ photos of Chinese woman reunited with family spark trafficking debate

    A woman from northern China has been reunited with her biological family after 26 years, with striking before-and-after images from her disappearance renewing public attention on the plight of human trafficking survivors. Sun Meihua, from Shandong province, was located after an o…

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